Abcam, ab280092, Anti-ULBP3 antibody [4A10] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Mouse Recombinant Monoclonal ULBP3 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for Flow Cyt, Dot and reacts with Human, Recombinant fragment - Human samples.
Key facts
Host species:Mouse,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:4A10,
Isotype:IgG2a,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:Dot, Flow CytSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.

Product details:
ab280092 is the carrier-free version of
ab280087
What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
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recombinant antibodies
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This antibody clone is manufactured by Abcam. If you require a custom buffer formulation or conjugation for your experiments, please contact orders@abcam.com
Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.
Use our
conjugation kits
for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.
Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar
Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar
is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-Do Not Freeze

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
ULBP3 also known as UL16 binding protein 3 plays a significant role in immune surveillance. The protein is a member of the NKG2D ligand family and has a mass of approximately 30 kDa. ULBP3 is expressed on the cell surface of many human tissues predominantly in stressed transformed or infected cells where it becomes more prominent. The expression of ULBP3 signals to immune cells especially natural killer (NK) cells and some subsets of T-cells acting as an essential point of recognition and interaction.
Biological function summary
ULBP3 interacts with the activating receptor NKG2D to initiate immune responses against tumor cells or pathogen-infected cells. The binding of ULBP3 to NKG2D forms a part of the recognition process leading to the activation of NK cells and cytotoxic T cells enhancing their ability to destroy target cells. ULBP3 operates independently and not as part of a larger ligand complex making its interactions directly important for regulating immune function across different environments and conditions aiding in the maintenance of cellular homeostasis.
Pathways
ULBP3 participates integrally in immune signaling pathways like the NKG2D receptor-mediated pathway. Within this pathway its role in signaling enhances NK cell cytotoxicity and cytokine production. ULBP3 is related to other NKG2D ligands like MICA MICB and other ULBP molecules through this immune recognition pathway collectively contributing to immune defense mechanisms. These pathways form a critical element of the broader immune surveillance mechanism in the human body.
ULBP3 has associations with various cancers and infectious diseases. Overexpression of ULBP3 has been observed in certain types of cancers such as lymphoma where it promotes recognition by the NK cells. Another area of interest is its role in viral infections where pathogens may modulate ULBP3 expression to evade the immune system. ULBP3's interaction with proteins like NKG2D is vital in modulating immune responses during these diseases highlighting its potential both as a target for therapeutic intervention and a biomarker for disease progression.