Abcam, ab313526, Human CD6/T12 ELISA Kit

Size: 1 x 96Tests
Human CD6/T12 ELISA Kit is a Sandwich (quantitative) ELISA for the measurement of Human CD6/T12 in Human in Cell Culture Media, Biofluids samples.
Key facts
Detection method:Colorimetric,
Sample types:Cell culture supernatant, Plasma, Serum,
Reacts with:Human,
Assay type:Sandwich (quantitative),
Sensitivity:= 0.23 ng/mL,
Range:0.23 - 50 ng/mL,
Assay Platform:Pre-coated microplate (12 x 8 well strips)

Product details:
Human CD6/T12 ELISA Kit is an
in vitro
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the quantitative measurement of human CD6/T12 in serum, plasma and cell culture supernatants. This assay employs an antibody specific for human CD6/T12 coated on a 96-well plate.
This ELISA kit shows no cross-reactivity with the following cytokines tested: human ADAMTS13, Aggrecan, Angiotensinogen (SERPINA8), B7-H1 (CD274), BMPR-IA (ALK-3), BMPR-II, Cadherin-11, CD27 (TNFRSF7), Ck beta 8-1 (CCL23), CNTF, DNAM-1 (CD226), CD147 (EMMPRIN), FLRG, Follistatin-like 1, Fractalkine (CX3CL1), Galectin-1, GITR Ligand (TNFSF18), Granulysin (NKG5/LAG-2), IL-1 R3 (IL-1 R Acp), IL-15 R alpha, IL-17E (IL-25), IL32 alpha, CHL-1 (L1CAM-2), LRIG3, LRP-6, MEPE (OF45), Nectin-4, Periostin, Persephin, Renin, RGM-B, ROBO3, S100 A8, Siglec-7 (CD328), Syndecan-3, Thrombospondin 2, Thrombospondin 5 (COMP), Tie-1, ULBP-2 (ALCAN-alpha/N2DL2).

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--20°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Storage information--20°C

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
CD6 also known as T12 is a glycoprotein expressed on T cells and some subsets of B cells. The protein has a molecular mass of approximately 105-130 kDa. CD6 is primarily located on the surface of thymocytes mature T lymphocytes and on some B cell lines. It plays an important role in the immunological synapse serving as a receptor that aids in cell-to-cell communication during immune responses. The CD6 protein is also detectable in immune tissues including the spleen and lymph nodes.
Biological function summary
CD6 functions involve T cell maturation and proliferation. The protein is part of the lymphocyte activation complex contributing to the modulation of T cell receptor (TCR) signaling. It interacts with other cell surface proteins such as CD3 and CD28 to influence the response of T cells to antigens. CD6 potentially modulates the threshold for T cell activation favoring the adjustment of immune responses to various antigens.
Pathways
CD6 participates in the signaling pathways that regulate adaptive immune responses. It is involved in the T cell receptor (TCR) signaling pathway essential for T cell activation and differentiation. CD6 interacts with proteins like LCK and ZAP-70 which are pivotal for the TCR signaling cascade. Additionally CD6's role in immune synapse formation connects it to the modulation of cytokine production and immune cell communication.
CD6 associates with autoimmune diseases and multiple sclerosis. The protein's involvement in T cell activation and immune regulation makes it a candidate for studies targeting autoimmune pathologies. Autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis have shown links with CD6's activity as its deregulation can lead to inappropriate immune responses. Additionally CD6's interaction with proteins like CD166 has implications in the pathogenesis of these disorders indicating a potential target for therapeutic interventions.