Abcam, ab307622, Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-CD16+CD32 antibody [EPR23501-203]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal FCGR2 antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 488. Suitable for Flow Cyt, ICC/IF and reacts with Mouse samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR23501-203,
Isotype:IgG,
Conjugation:Alexa Fluor® 488,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 495nm, Em: 519nm,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse,
Applications:ICC/IF, 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:
Patented technology
Our RabMAb
technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
RabMAb® patents
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
For more information, read more on
recombinant antibodies
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 Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 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, Store in the dark

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
CD16 and CD32 also referred to as FCγRIII and FCγRII are proteins expressed on the surface of various immune cells like natural killer cells macrophages and some subsets of T cells. CD16 has a mass ranging between 50-80 kDa while CD32 exhibits variability in size between 32-40 kDa due to different isoforms. These proteins play pivotal roles in immune response by binding to the Fc region of immunoglobulins influencing cell activation and signaling.
Biological function summary
CD16 and CD32 serve important roles in mediating immune cell interactions. They work as part of immune synapses facilitating antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) and phagocytosis processes. Due to their involvement in these complex activities they are included in immunological synapse formation and modulation extending their influence over overall immune regulation and response. These proteins are known to contribute to both innate and adaptive immune mechanisms as receptors for the Fc portion of immunoglobulin G.
Pathways
CD16 and CD32 interact within signaling pathways like the Fc gamma receptor-mediated phagocytosis pathway and the immune response-regulating signaling pathway. These receptors work in coordination with other immunoglobulin family members to initiate targeted cellular reactions necessary for immune challenge responses. CD32 often partners with CD19 and CD21 within pathways to modulate B cell receptor-mediated signaling.
CD16 and CD32 have connections to autoimmune diseases and infectious diseases. Aberrant expression or dysfunction in these proteins can contribute to the development of conditions such as systemic lupus erythematosus where improper immune complex clearance occurs and chronic inflammation results. CD16's involvement with NK cells can also play a role in viral infection control highlighting their importance in pathogen defense mechanisms.