Abcam, ab256422, Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-CD134 / OX40L receptor antibody [OX40]

Size: 100µL
Mouse Monoclonal CD134 / OX40L receptor antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 488. Suitable for Flow Cyt and reacts with Rat samples.
Key facts
Host species:Mouse,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:OX40,
Isotype:IgG2b,
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, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4 Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide Constituents: 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.
CD134 also known as OX40 or TNFRSF4 is a receptor that plays an essential role in immune response regulation. This receptor is part of the tumor necrosis factor receptor (TNFR) superfamily and has a molecular mass of approximately 50 kDa. CD134 is expressed on activated T cells particularly CD4+ T cells and is present on various other immune cells under specific conditions. The receptor binds to the OX40L its ligand which is expressed on antigen-presenting cells such as dendritic cells and B cells.
Biological function summary
CD134 influences T cell proliferation survival and memory formation being an important component of the immune system's adaptive response. OX40L engagement with CD134 enhances the activation and survival of T cells promoting long-term immunity. This interaction does not form part of a larger complex but functions as a direct signaling mechanism that augments T cell receptor (TCR) signaling leading to increased cytokine production and sustained immune responses essential for controlling infections and cancer.
Pathways
CD134 signaling intersects with the nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) and phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) pathways. These pathways play significant roles in regulating immune responses and cell survival. Through the NF-κB pathway CD134 influences gene transcription related to immune activation. It also connects with other immune regulatory proteins such as CD28 which further potentiates T cell responses and enhances effector functions.
CD134 has connections to autoimmune diseases and cancers. Overactivity of the CD134-OX40L pathway can lead to exacerbated autoimmune conditions such as lupus. This receptor has also been implicated in tumor immunity where its activation enhances the anti-tumor response of T cells. CD134 interacts with CTLA-4 another immune checkpoint protein playing a role in balancing immune activation and regulation within these disease contexts.