Mouse anti-Human CD20 Antibody | anti-CD20 antibody
CD20 FITC
NCBI and Uniprot Product Information
NCBI Description
This gene encodes a member of the membrane-spanning 4A gene family. Members of this nascent protein family are characterized by common structural features and similar intron/exon splice boundaries and display unique expression patterns among hematopoietic cells and nonlymphoid tissues. This gene encodes a B-lymphocyte surface molecule which plays a role in the development and differentiation of B-cells into plasma cells. This family member is localized to 11q12, among a cluster of family members. Alternative splicing of this gene results in two transcript variants which encode the same protein. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Uniprot Description
Function: This protein may be involved in the regulation of B-cell activation and proliferation.
Subcellular location: Cell membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein. Cell membrane; Lipid-anchor Ref.11.
Tissue specificity: Expressed on B-cells.
Post-translational modification: Phosphorylated. Might be functionally regulated by protein kinase(s).
Involvement in disease: Immunodeficiency, common variable, 5 (CVID5) [MIM:613495]: A primary immunodeficiency characterized by antibody deficiency, hypogammaglobulinemia, recurrent bacterial infections and an inability to mount an antibody response to antigen. The defect results from a failure of B-cell differentiation and impaired secretion of immunoglobulins; the numbers of circulating B cells is usually in the normal range, but can be low.Note: The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry. Ref.10
Pharmaceutical use: Monoclonal antibodies (mAb) against CD20 are used to treat B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). These antibodies include Rituximab (Mabthera), Britumomab (Zevalin) and Tositumomab (Bexxar). CD20 engaged by mAb can generate transmembrane signals capable of directly controlling cell growth and triggering cell death in certain tumors. Alternatively, mAb can mediate complement-dependent cytotoxicity.
Sequence similarities: Belongs to the MS4A family.
Caution: Epitope 1, mapped in Ref.8, is predicted to be buried in the membrane. Its accessibility to the extracellular space, and thus to antibody recognition, is not explained.
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Product Notes
The CD20 ms4a1 (Catalog #AAA396587) is an Antibody produced from Mouse and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. The CD20 FITC reacts with Human and may cross-react with other species as described in the data sheet. AAA Biotech's CD20 can be used in a range of immunoassay formats including, but not limited to, Flow Cytometry (FC/FACS). Researchers should empirically determine the suitability of the CD20 ms4a1 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. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "CD20, Antibody" to become dispersed throughout the inside of the vial, particularly around the seal of said vial, during shipment and storage. We always suggest centrifuging these vials to consolidate all of the liquid away from the lid and to the bottom of the vial prior to opening. Please be advised that certain products may require dry ice for shipping and that, if this is the case, an additional dry ice fee may also be required.Precautions
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