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TCR alpha/beta Monoclonal Antibody (R73)
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TCR alpha/beta Antibody (MA5-44013) in Flow
Flow Cytometry analysis of TCR alpha/beta using TCR alpha/beta Monoclonal Antibody (R73) (Product # MA5-44013). Separation of rat TCR alpha/beta positive thymocytes (red-filled) from TCR alpha/beta negative thymocytes (black-dashed) in flow cytometry analysis (surface staining) of rat thymocyte suspension stained using anti-rat TCR alpha/beta (R73) purified antibody (concentration in sample 1.6 μg/mL) GAM APC.
Product Details
MA5-44013
Applications
Tested Dilution
Publications
Product Specifications
Species Reactivity
Non-human primate,
Rat
Host/Isotype
Mouse
/ IgG1, kappa
Class
Monoclonal
Type
Antibody
Clone
R73
Immunogen
Rat T blasts and erythrocytes
Conjugate
Form
Liquid
Concentration
1 mg/mL
Amount
100 µg
Purification
Protein A
Storage buffer
PBS, pH 7.4
Contains
15mM sodium azide
Storage conditions
4°C, do not freeze
Shipping conditions
Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)
RRID
Product Specific Information
This antibody recognizes an extracellular epitope TCR alpha/beta, the dominant subtype of T cell receptor expressed in peripheral blood.
Target Information
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.
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Bioinformatics
Protein Aliases: FLJ22602; MGC117436; MGC22624; MGC23964; MGC71411; t-cell antigen receptor; T3/TCR complex; tcr alpha; TCR alpha/ beta; TCR beta
Gene Aliases: RATTCB; RATTCBC1; RGD1359684; TCB; TCBC1; Tcra; Tra29
Entrez Gene ID: (Rat) 290071, (Rat) 24820
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