Thermo Fisher Scientific BST-2 Polyclonal Antibody

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

1:500-1:3,000

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Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Human

Host/Isotype

Rabbit / IgG

Class

Polyclonal

Type

Antibody

Immunogen

Recombinant protein encompassing a sequence within the center region of human CD317.

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

3.87 mg/mL

Purification

Antigen affinity chromatography

Storage buffer

PBS, pH 7, with 20% glycerol

Contains

0.025% ProClin 300

Storage conditions

Store at 4°C short term. For long term storage, store at -20°C, avoiding freeze/thaw cycles.

Shipping conditions

Wet ice

RRID

AB_2792775

Product Specific Information

Keep as concentrated solution.

Predicted reactivity: Rhesus Monkey (82%), Chimpanzee (98%).

Positive Control: Jurkat, Jurkat membrane extract.

Store product as a concentrated solution. Centrifuge briefly prior to opening the vial.

Target Information

BST2 (CD317, HM1.24 antigen, DAMP-2, tetherin) is an integral membrane protein that is involved in the development and growth of B-cells. The surface expression of BST2 on fibroblast cell lines facilitated the stromal cell-dependent growth of DW34, a pre-B-cell line. BST2 is highly expressed during B-cell development, from pro-B precursors to plasma cells, T-cells, monocytes, NK cells and DCs (at protein level), and myeloma cells. Research studies have shown that BST2 also functions as an inhibitor of retrovirus release from human cells whose activity is antagonized by the HIV-1 accessory protein, Vpu. While BST2 causes retention of virions on cell surfaces or endocytosis into BST2-positive compartments, its depletion abolished the viral requirement for Vpu for virus release, an activity that may represent a potential therapeutic strategy for the treatment of HIV/AIDS. Another disease associated with BST2 dysfunction is stomatitis.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.