Abcam, ab256285, Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-CD53 antibody [MRC OX-44]

Size: 100µL
Mouse Monoclonal CD53 antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 488. Suitable for Flow Cyt and reacts with Rat samples.
Key facts
Host species:Mouse,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:MRC OX-44,
Isotype:IgG1,
Light chain type:kappa,
Conjugation:Alexa Fluor® 488,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 495nm, Em: 519nm,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Rat,
Applications:Flow CytSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Product details:
Alexa Fluor® is a registered trademark of Molecular Probes, Inc, a Thermo Fisher Scientific Company. The Alexa Fluor® dye included in this product is provided under an intellectual property license from Life Technologies Corporation. As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye, the purchase of this product conveys to the buyer the non-transferable right to use the purchased product and components of the product only in research conducted by the buyer (whether the buyer is an academic or for-profit entity). As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye the sale of this product is expressly conditioned on the buyer not using the product or its components, or any materials made using the product or its components, in any activity to generate revenue, which may include, but is not limited to use of the product or its components: in manufacturing; (ii) to provide a service, information, or data in return for payment (iii) for therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic purposes; or (iv) for resale, regardless of whether they are sold for use in research. For information on purchasing a license to this product for purposes other than research, contact Life Technologies Corporation, 5781 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA or outlicensing@thermofisher.com.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification, Purification notes-Purified from TCS., Storage buffer-Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 30% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, 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, Stable for 12 months at -20°C, Store in the dark

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
CD53 also known as Tetraspanin-25 is a transmembrane glycoprotein with a molecular mass of approximately 35-40 kDa. It belongs to the tetraspanin family characterized by four transmembrane domains. CD53 primarily resides on the surface of leukocytes including B cells T cells natural killer cells and macrophages. This protein plays an important role in signal transduction processes by organizing proteins on the cell membrane and forming tetraspanin-enriched microdomains.
Biological function summary
CD53 plays a significant role in regulating immune responses cell development and migration. It does not work alone but as part of larger protein complexes that influence cell communication and inter-organizational responses. CD53 participates in organizing membrane proteins into functional complexes which impacts cellular processes such as adhesion signaling and cellular activation. Its interaction with other proteins is critical to maintain normal immune system functionality and responding appropriately to infections.
Pathways
CD53 is involved in the regulation of immune signaling and cellular communication networks. It is a component of the tetraspanin web which influences the integrin and immunoreceptor pathways two important signaling pathways in cellular communication. Proteins such as CD9 and CD81 also members of the tetraspanin family frequently interact with CD53 suggesting cooperative roles in modulating cellular adhesion and trafficking processes critical for immune response.
CD53 shows a connection to immune system dysfunctions including autoimmune conditions and certain types of cancer. Its altered expression can contribute to abnormal immune responses seen in diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and lymphoma. In these disorders CD53's interaction with CD19 and other B-cell-associated proteins plays a part in abnormal cell signaling leading to issues in cell proliferation or miscommunication within the immune system.