Related Product Information for anti-CD81 antibody
CD81 (TAPA-1), a member of the tetraspanin family, is expressed on virtually all nucleated cells, but above all on germinal center B cells. CD81 forms complexes with other tetraspanin proteins, integrins, coreceptors, MHC class I and II molecules, and influences adhesion, morphology, activation, proliferation and differentiation of B, T and other cells - e.g. in muscles CD81 promotes cell fusion and myotube maintenance. CD81 has been also identified as a receptor for the hepatitis C virus.
NCBI Description
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the transmembrane 4 superfamily, also known as the tetraspanin family. Most of these members are cell-surface proteins that are characterized by the presence of four hydrophobic domains. The proteins mediate signal transduction events that play a role in the regulation of cell development, activation, growth and motility. This encoded protein is a cell surface glycoprotein that is known to complex with integrins. This protein appears to promote muscle cell fusion and support myotube maintenance. Also it may be involved in signal transduction. This gene is localized in the tumor-suppressor gene region and thus it is a candidate gene for malignancies. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2014]
Uniprot Description
May play an important role in the regulation of lymphoma cell growth. Interacts with a 16-kDa Leu-13 protein to form a complex possibly involved in signal transduction. May act as the viral receptor for HCV.(Microbial infection) Acts as a receptor for hepatitis C virus (HCV) in hepatocytes. Associates with CLDN1 and the CLDN1-CD81 receptor complex is essential for HCV entry into host cell.
Product Notes
The CD81 cd81 (Catalog #
AAA1800939) is an Antibody produced from Mouse and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. The Anti-Hu CD81 Purified Low Endotoxin reacts with Rabbit, Cat, Human and may cross-react with other species as described in the data sheet. AAA Biotech's CD81 can be used in a range of immunoassay formats including, but not limited to, Flow Cytometry (FC)(QC Tested), Immunoprecipitation (IP), Western Blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin (IHC-p), Immunocytochemistry (ICC), Functional. Functional application: In human MOLT-4 T-cell line the antibody M38 inhibits syncytium formation induced by coculture with human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1)-positive human T-cell lines. Flow cytometry: recommended dilution: 1 ug/ml. Western blotting: recommended dilution: 1-2 ug/ml; positive control: Jurkat cells, non-reducing conditions. Researchers should empirically determine the suitability of the CD81 cd81 for an application not listed in the data sheet. Researchers commonly develop new applications and it is an integral, important part of the investigative research process.
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