CST, 14520V4, PathScan® RP Total B7-H4 Sandwich ELISA Kit

ELISA Kit for studying VTCN1 in the research area. Protocol Available protocols: ELISA+ Specificity / Sensitivity PathScan Species Reactivity: Human Background B7 homolog 4 (B7-H4, VTCN1) is a member of the B7 family of cell surface ligands that regulate T cell activation and immune responses (1-3). B7-H4 protein contains two extracellular Ig-like V-type domains, a transmembrane domain, and a short, two amino acid intracellular domain (3). The B7-H4 protein is shown to inhibit T cell activation, proliferation, and cytokine production (1,4,5). Although B7-H4 mRNA is widely expressed, B7-H4 protein is restricted to antigen-presenting cells and B cells (1). The B7-H4 protein is also found in several tumor types, including ovarian cancer and breast cancer (6). Research studies indicate that B7-H4 protein is present on the surface of ovarian tumor cells, and that targeted inhibition of B7-H4 using recombinant antibodies restores T cell activation pathways. These studies suggest some potential therapeutic value in blocking B7-H4 function and restoring T cell function in cancer patients (7,8). Alternate Names B7 family member, H4; B7 homolog 4; B7 superfamily member 1; B7-H4; B7h.5; B7H4; B7S1; B7X; FLJ22418; Immune costimulatory protein B7-H4; PRO1291; Protein B7S1; RP11-229A19.4; T cell costimulatory molecule B7x; T-cell costimulatory molecule B7x; V-set domain containing T cell activation inhibitor 1; V-set domain-containing T-cell activation inhibitor 1; VCTN1; VTCN1 Specification REACTIVITY: H