2B4/CD244/SLAMF4 Antibody (2B4.69) [Allophycocyanin]

Novus Biologicals | Catalog # NB100-65889APC

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Key Product Details

Species Reactivity

Human

Applications

Flow Cytometry, Immunoprecipitation

Label

Allophycocyanin (Excitation = 620-650 nm, Emission = 660-670 nm)

Antibody Source

Monoclonal Mouse IgG1 Clone # 2B4.69
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Product Specifications

Immunogen

CD244 Fusion protein

Localization

Cell Membrane; single-pass type I membrane protein (potential).

Specificity

NB100-65889 is specific for the CD244 cell surface antigen, also known as natural killer receptor 2B4 (NKG2B4). The glycoprotein CD244 is a member of the SLAM family of receptors which is expressed on natural killer (NK) cells, gamma delta T cells, CD14+ monocytes, and a subset of CD8+ T cells. CD244 was originally identified as an activating receptor on NK cells, although recent studies suggest that the receptor may have a wide range of activities including NK cell activation, costimulation, or even inhibition, depending on the cell type and stage of differentiation. The ligand of 2B4 is CD48, a GPI-anchored membrane protein also belonging to the SLAM family.

Clonality

Monoclonal

Host

Mouse

Isotype

IgG1

Description

This conjugate is made on demand. Actual recovery may vary from the stated volume of this product. The volume will be greater than or equal to the unit size stated on the datasheet.

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2B4/CD244/SLAMF4 Antibody (2B4.69) [Allophycocyanin]

2B4/CD244/SLAMF4 Antibody (2B4.69) [Allophycocyanin] [NB100-65889APC] -

2B4/CD244/SLAMF4 Antibody (2B4.69) [Allophycocyanin] [NB100-65889APC] - Vial of APC conjugated antibody. APC is optimally excited at 650 nm by the Red laser (633 or 640 nm) and has an emission maximum of 660 nm.

Applications for 2B4/CD244/SLAMF4 Antibody (2B4.69) [Allophycocyanin]

Application
Recommended Usage

Flow Cytometry

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Immunoprecipitation

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

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Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

Protein G purified

Formulation

PBS

Preservative

0.05% Sodium Azide

Concentration

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Shipping

The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.

Stability & Storage

Store at 4C in the dark.

Background: 2B4/CD244/SLAMF4

2B4, also known as CD244 and SLAMF4, is a type I transmembrane glycoprotein that is member of the signaling lymphocyte activation molecule (SLAM) subfamily in immunoglobulin (Ig) superfamily (1,2). The 2B4 protein plays a role in immune system associated diseases including the recognition and clearance of cancer cells, infected cells, and key allergy cells (1). 2B4 is expressed as a heterophilic receptor on the cell membrane of natural killer (NK) cells in addition to on monocytes and basophils, gamma/delta T cells, a subset of CD8+ T cells, and other immune cells and tissues (1). Additionally, 2B4 is considered a marker for CD8+ T cell exhaustion in chronic infection and increased expression has been observed in diseases including lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) (2). Human 2B4 protein is 370 amino acids (aa) in length with a theoretical molecular weight (MW) of 41 kDa (3). However, 2B4 contains multiple glycosylation sites that increases its observed MW to ~70 kDa (3). The 2B4/CD244 protein consists of a 21 aa signal peptide followed by an extracellular domain (ECD) with two Ig-like domains, a single transmembrane domain, and four cytoplasmic immunoreceptor tyrosine-based switch motifs (ITSMs) (3).

The 2B4 receptor has both activating and inhibitory signaling properties (1,4). 2B4's ligand is CD48, which is expressed on hematopoietic cells (4, 5). When bound to CD48, subsequent phosphorylation of the ITSMs occurs, followed by recruitment of SH-2-containing adaptor protein (SAP) and Fyn, leading to phosphorylation of PLCgamma and Vav1, and resulting in NK cell activation (4). In the absence of SAP, Src homology region 2-containing protein tyrosine phosphatases (SHP) get recruited and inhibits NK cell activation (4). In the context of infection such as Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), when lacking SAP, 2B4 has been shown to have an inhibitory function via impaired T cell cytotoxicity against EBV-infected cells (6). While 2B4 has a role in eliciting CD8+ T cell response, overexpression of 2B4 can lead to T cell exhaustion in states of chronic infection (6). Studies have suggested that the antibody blockade of the 2B4-CD48 interaction might enhance T cell and NK cell function, however given both the activating and inhibitory properties of the 2B4 receptor, more research needs to be done to prevent unwanted effects (6).

References

1. Buller CW, Mathew PA, Mathew SO. Roles of NK Cell Receptors 2B4 (CD244), CS1 (CD319), and LLT1 (CLEC2D) in Cancer. Cancers (Basel). 2020 Jul 1;12(7):1755. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers12071755

2. Catakovic K, Klieser E, Neureiter D, Geisberger R. T cell exhaustion: from pathophysiological basics to tumor immunotherapy. Cell Commun Signal. 2017;15(1):1. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12964-016-0160-z

3. Uniprot (Q9BZW8)

4. Chen Y, Lu D, Churov A, Fu R. Research Progress on NK Cell Receptors and Their Signaling Pathways. Mediators Inflamm. 2020 Jul 24;2020:6437057. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/6437057.

5. Pahima H, Puzzovio PG, Levi-Schaffer F. 2B4 and CD48: A powerful couple of the immune system. Clin Immunol. 2019 Jul;204:64-68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clim.2018.10.014.

6. Waggoner SN, Kumar V. Evolving role of 2B4/CD244 in T and NK cell responses during virus infection. Front Immunol. 2012;3:377. https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2012.00377

Alternate Names

CD244, NAIL, NKR2B4, Nmrk, SLAMF4

Entrez Gene IDs

51744 (Human)

Gene Symbol

CD244

UniProt

Q9BZW8 (Human)

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Product Specific Notices for 2B4/CD244/SLAMF4 Antibody (2B4.69) [Allophycocyanin]

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

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