Abcam, ab25198, Anti-CD103 antibody [2E7]

Size: 250µg
Armenian hamster Monoclonal CD103 antibody. Suitable for IP, Flow Cyt, FuncS (Act), IHC-Fr and reacts with Mouse samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Armenian hamster,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:2E7,
Isotype:IgG,
Light chain type:kappa,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse,
Applications:IHC-Fr, Flow Cyt, FuncS (Act), IPSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.

Product details:
This antibody is reported to have signal inducing activity in a redirected lysis assay and to co stimulate IEL and CD8+ lymph node cells in conjunction with anti TCR in vitro, which runs counter to the usual inhibition of CTL by anti integrins. The property of costimulation is not unique to the mouse since the combination of anti human alpha IEL (intraepithelial lymphocytes) plus anti TCR will produce similar proliferation in human cells, with the exception that CD8+ cells are not stimulated.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification, Storage buffer-pH: 8.2Constituents: 0.95% Sodium borate, 0.6% Boric Acid, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
CD103 also known as ITGAE or integrin alpha E is a protein subunit that pairs with integrin beta 7 (ItgB7) to form a complete heterodimer known as the αEβ7 integrin complex. This protein typically weighs around 150 kDa. CD103 is mainly expressed on the surface of certain T lymphocytes such as CD8+ T cells in mucosal tissues and also in a subset of dendritic cells. Through its mechanical function CD103 mediates cell adhesion by specifically binding to E-cadherin on epithelial cells. This interaction facilitates the retention and positioning of lymphocytes in epithelial tissues.
Biological function summary
CD103 is essential for establishing and maintaining interactions between immune cells and epithelial cells. By incorporating into the αEβ7 integrin complex it plays an important role in the localization of intraepithelial lymphocytes and dendritic cells in the gut mucosa and skin contributing to immune surveillance and protection of these barriers. CD103 helps to control lymphocyte activation and the migration process offering a critical surface marker for identifying tissue-resident memory T cells (Trm cells) and discerning their functional potential.
Pathways
CD103 functions prominently in the immunological environment by participating in pathways that regulate lymphocyte adherence and migration. Two significant pathways it fits into include the T-cell homing and retention pathways and the antigen presentation pathway. Through these pathways CD103 interacts with molecules such as E-cadherin and impacts the movement of T cells to epithelial sites influencing tissue-specific immune responses alongside related proteins like integrin beta 7 which forms a part of the same integrin complex.
CD103 has a significant connection with inflammatory and autoimmune conditions particularly in the context of inflammatory bowel disease and certain types of cancer such as colorectal cancer. Its association with E-cadherin through the integrin complex affects cellular behavior in these diseases contributing to either barrier integrity or breakdown and abnormal immune cell infiltration. Additionally in the disease context CD103 can influence interactions with proteins that regulate immune responses and tumor surveillance highlighting its role in disease progression and therapeutic potential.