CD126 Mouse anti-Human, BB515, Clone: M5, BD

Mouse Monoclonal Antibody

Supplier:  BD Biosciences 564623

Catalog No. BDB564623

Description

The M5 monoclonal antibody specifically binds to human CD126 which is also known as the alpha subunit of the human IL-6 Receptor (IL-6Rα). CD126 is an 80 kDa type I transmembrane gl ycoprotein, also known as gp80 and B cell stimulatory factor-2 (BSF-2) Receptor . The IL-6Rα subunit associates with the 130-160 kDa gp130 subunit (IL-6 Receptor β chain, CD130), that is shared with the receptor complexes for Leukemia Inhibitory Factor (LIF), Ciliary Neurotropic Factor (CNTF), Oncostatin M (OSM), IL-11, Cardiotropin 1 (CT-1) and possibly Neurotrop hin-1/B Cell-Stimulating Factor 3 (NNT-1/BSF-3). The IL-6Rα chain binds IL-6 with low affinity; however the association with CD130 stabilizes the IL-6/IL-6Rα complex resulting in the formation of a high affinity ligand-receptor complex. The IL-6Rβ chain mediates signal transduction. CD126 is expressed at high levels by activated and EBV-transformed B cells, plasma cells and myeloma cells and at lower levels by most leucocytes, epithelial cells, fibroblasts, hepatocytes and neural cells. IL-6Rα exists in soluble form in human serum. The serum levels of soluble IL-6Rα appear to elevate in pathological situations such as multiple myeloma, Grave's disease, juvenile chronic arthritis and HIV. The M5 antibody is directed against an epitope not involved in interactions of CD126 w ith IL-6 or CD130.

The antibody was conjugated to BD Horizon BB515 which was developed exclusively by BD Biosciences. With an excitation max of 490nm and an emission max of 515nm, BD Horizon BB515 can be excited by the 488nm laser and detected in a standard FITC set (eg, 530/30-nm filter). This dye provides a much brighter alternative to FITC with less spillover into the PE detector.

Specifications

• Antigen: CD126
• Classification: Monoclonal
• Conjugate: Brilliant Blue 515 (BB515)
• Formulation: Aqueous buffered solution containing ≤0.09% sodium azide
• Immunogen: CD126 Recombinant Protein
• Quantity: 100 Tests
• Primary or Secondary: Primary
• Content And Storage: Store undiluted at 4°C and protected from prolonged exposure to light. Do not freeze.

• Applications: Flow Cytometry
• Clone: M5
• Description: Interleukin 6 Receptor alpha chain; IL-6R alpha; IL-6Rα
• Host Species: Mouse
• Purification Method: Affinity Purified
• Regulatory Status: RUO
• Target Species: Human
• Isotype: IgG1 κ