Abcam, ab314678, Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-VISTA antibody [EPR21050]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal VISTA antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 488. Suitable for IHC-P and reacts with Human samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR21050,
Isotype:IgG,
Conjugation:Alexa Fluor® 488,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 495nm, Em: 519nm,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:IHC-PSee 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
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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
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: 7.4 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|Store in the dark

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
VISTA also known as V-domain Ig suppressor of T cell activation or Gi24 is a protein significant in immune regulation. It is a type I transmembrane glycoprotein with an apparent mass of approximately 55 kDa. VISTA is expressed on hematopoietic cells specifically within immune system components such as myeloid cells and T cells. Researchers have identified biotinylated chimeric proteins which facilitate the study of VISTA's expression and interactions in various immunological research models.
Biological function summary
VISTA functions in immune checkpoint regulation by modulating T cell activity. It acts as both a ligand and a receptor influencing immune responses. As part of an immune complex VISTA interacts with other checkpoint proteins to maintain immune homeostasis and prevent autoimmunity. Its role mirrors those of other B7 family members like PD-1 and CTLA-4 which are involved in negative immune regulation.
Pathways
VISTA integrates into the broader framework of immune signaling pathways. It contributes significantly to the immune checkpoint pathway similar to CTLA-4 and PD-1 which mediate immune cell proliferation and activation. By interacting with these proteins VISTA plays an important role in maintaining self-tolerance and regulating inflammatory responses functioning parallel to other proteins such as CD28 and B7-H5 in the immune checkpoint pathway.
VISTA's improper regulation associates with autoimmune diseases and cancer. Its expression influences the progression of conditions like rheumatoid arthritis where it modulates immune responses and inflammation. Additionally in oncology VISTA acts as an inhibitory molecule; hence targeting it can enhance anti-tumor immunity similar to therapies targeting proteins like PD-1 and PD-L1. Understanding VISTA's intricate connections helps in developing therapies for these diseases.