Thermo Fisher Scientific CD59 Polyclonal Antibody

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

1:1,000

-

Immunocytochemistry (ICC/IF)

Assay-dependent

-

Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Human

Host/Isotype

Rabbit / IgG

Class

Polyclonal

Type

Antibody

Immunogen

Carrier-protein conjugated synthetic peptide encompassing a sequence within the center region of human CD59. The exact sequence is proprietary.

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

1.95 mg/mL

Purification

Antigen affinity chromatography

Storage buffer

PBS, pH 7, with 20% glycerol

Contains

0.025% ProClin 300

Storage conditions

-20° C, Avoid Freeze/Thaw Cycles

Shipping conditions

Wet ice

RRID

AB_2913106

Product Specific Information

Store as concentrated solution. Centrifuge briefly prior to opening vial. For short-term storage (1-2 weeks), store at 4°C. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20°C or below. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.

Target Information

CD59 (Protectin) is a small (18-20 kDa) GPI-anchored ubiquitously expressed inhibitor of the membrane attack complex (MAC). CD59 is the key regulator that preserves the autologous cells from terminal effector mechanism of the complement cascade. CD59 also associates with C5b-8 complex and counteracts appropriate formation of cytolytic pore within the plasma membrane. Further, CD59 is a low-affinity ligand of human CD2, causes T cell costimulation, and is involved in lymphocyte signal transduction. CD59 is a potent inhibitor of the complement membrane attack complex, whereby it binds complement C8 and/or C9 during the assembly of this complex, thereby inhibiting the incorporation of multiple copies of C9 into the complex, which is necessary for osmolytic pore formation. Mutations in this gene cause CD59 deficiency, a disease involving hemolytic anemia, thrombosis, and cerebral infarction. Multiple alternatively spliced transcript variants of CD59 have been identified.

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