Invitrogen™ TCR alpha/beta Chimeric Recombinant Mouse Monoclonal Antibody (Desire-1)

Catalog No.	Quantity
PIMA548113	200 μg

Catalog No. PIMA548113 Supplier Invitrogen™ Supplier No. MA548113

Description

Mouse Recombinant Monoclonal Antibody

Specificity: mAb desire-1 recognises an epitope contributed by both the alpha and beta chains of the KB5-C20 TCR. Preparation: mAb desire-1 was obtained after fusion of spleen cells from a BALB.K mouse immunised twice with KB5-C20 clone cells in RPMI 1640 medium, with non-Ig-producing myeloma cells X63-Ag8.653. Desire-1 was selected for its capacity to inhibit selectively the H-2Kb-specific cytolysis by clone KB5-C20.

The T cell antigen receptor (TCR) consists of a ligand-specific alpha/beta heterodimer non-covalently associated with five invariant chains including the CD3 gamma/delta/eta and zeta subunits, all of which are required for efficient surface expression. T cell activation through the TCR induces cellular differentiation and/or proliferation and the production of lymphokines and cytokines. Both the CD3 and TCR zeta subunits are proposed to be responsible for the intracellular signal transduction events. Majority of T cells present in the blood, lymph and secondary lymphoid organs express TCR alpha/beta heterodimers, whereas the T cells expressing TCR gamma/delta heterodimers are localized mainly in epithelial tissues and at the sites of infection. The subunits of TCR heterodimers are covalently bonded and associate with the CD3 subunits in the endoplasmic reticulum to form functional TCR-CD3 complex. Lack of expression of any of the chains is sufficient to stop cell surface expression. The ability of T cell receptors (TCR) to discriminate foreign from self-peptides presented by major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II molecules is essential for an effective adaptive immune response. TCR recognition of self-peptides has been linked to autoimmune disease. Mutant self-peptides have been associated with tumors. Engagement of TCRs by a family of bacterial toxins know as superantigens has been responsible for toxic shock syndrome. Autoantibodies to V beta segments of T cell receptors have been isolated from patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The autoantibodies block TH1-mediated inflammatory auto-destructive reactions and are believed to be a method by which the immune system compensates for disease (ref5). T Cell and TCR Diversity Most human T cells express the TCR alpha-beta and either CD4 or CD8 molecule (single positive, SP). A small number of T cells lack both CD4 and CD8 (double negative, DN). Increased percentages of alpha-beta DN T cells have been identified in some autoimmune and immunodeficiency disorders. Gamma-delta T cells are primarily found within the epithelium. They show less TCR diversity and recognize antigens differently than alpha-beta T cells. Subsets of gamma-delta T cells have shown antitumor and immunoregulatory activity.

Specifications

• Antigen: TCR alpha/beta Chimeric
• Applications: Flow Cytometry, Immunoprecipitation, Immunocytochemistry
• Classification: Recombinant Monoclonal
• Clone: Desire-1
• Concentration: 1 mg/mL
• Conjugate: Unconjugated
• Formulation: PBS with 0.02% ProClin 300
• Gene: TCRA
• Gene Accession No.: P01849
• Gene Alias: FLJ22602; IMD7; LOC290071; MGC117436; MGC22624; MGC23964; MGC71411; RATTCB; RATTCBC1; RGD1359684; similar to RIKEN cDNA A430107P09 gene; T cell receptor beta locus; T3/TCR complex; TCB; TCBC1; t-cell antigen receptor; T-cell receptor alpha constant; T-cell receptor beta chain; T-cell receptor V alpha; tcr alpha; TCR alpha/ beta; TCR beta; TCRA; Tcrb; TRA; Tra29; TRAC; TRB; TRB@; TRCA
• Gene Symbols: TCRA, Tcrb, TRAC
• Host Species: Mouse
• Immunogen: mAb desire-1 was obtained after fusion of spleen cells from a BALB.K mouse immunised twice with KB5-C20 clone cells in RPMI 1640 medium, with non-Ig-producing myeloma cells X63-Ag8.653.
• Purification Method: Protein A
• Quantity: 200 μg
• Regulatory Status: RUO
• Primary or Secondary: Primary
• Gene ID (Entrez): 100101484, 21473, 21577
• Target Species: Mouse
• Content And Storage: Store at 4°C short term. For long term storage, store at -20°C, avoiding freeze/thaw cycles.
• Product Type: Antibody
• Form: Liquid
• Isotype: IgG1 κ