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Description
The primary mechanism by which cytotoxic T cells eliminate virally infected cells is by granule exocytosis. The release of cytotoxic granule contents by cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTL) triggers apoptotic target cell death. CTL granules contain a pore-forming protein, perforin, and a group of serine proteases called granzymes. In the classic model, perforins create holes in the target cell membrane, allowing entrance of the granzymes. Granzyme A and B are the predominant granzymes activated after CTL activation, but each act via an independent apoptotic pathway; granzyme B is activated immediately, while granzyme A acts hours later. Granzyme B does not induce cleavage of caspase-3, lamin B, rho-GTPase or PARP, but does cleave DNA-PKcs and nuclear mitotic apparatus protein (NuMA). The physiological substrates for granzyme A in the apoptotic pathway have not been identified. Studies involving mice which are deficient in both granzyme A and B suggest a model whereby the granzyme B pathway may have evolved as the major apoptotic pathway with the granzyme A pathway acting as a backup. However, further research is needed to delineate the components of the distinct pathways.
Clone CB9 recognizes human granzyme A. Purified human granzyme A was used as immunogen. Clone MOPC-21 is a mouse IgG1 isotype (negative) control. The MOPC-21 antibody has unknown specificity. CB9 and MOPC-21 FITC conjugates are optimized in F/P ratios.
The antibodies are routinely tested in parallel by flow cytometry. Other applications were tested at BD Biosciences Pharmingen during antibody development only or reported in the literature.
Specifications
Specifications
| Antigen | Granzyme A Set |
| Applications | Flow Cytometry |
| Classification | Monoclonal |
| Clone | CB9 |
| Conjugate | FITC |
| Host Species | Mouse |
| Purification Method | Affinity Purified |
| Quantity | 100 Tests |
| Regulatory Status | RUO |
| Primary or Secondary | Primary |
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