Background:

2B4, also known as signaling lymphocytic activation molecule family member 4 (SLAMF4) and cluster of differentiation 244 (CD244), is a heterophilic cell surface receptor expressed on a variety of immune cells, including natural killer (NK) cells, T cells, eosinophils, mast cells, and dendritic cells. 2B4 has been shown to have both immune stimulatory and inhibitory effects on cells. Upon engagement of its ligand CD48, 2B4 can enhance immune cell signaling, cytokine production, non-major histocompatibility complex-restricted cytotoxicity, and cell migration. Conversely, at early stages of NK cell differentiation, 2B4 may function as an inhibitory receptor possibly ensuring the self-tolerance of developing NK cells. 2B4 also inhibits inflammatory responses in dendritic cells. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.

Specificity:

CD244 polyclonal antibody detects endogenous levels of CD244 protein.

Alternative names:

Natural killer cell receptor 2B4; NK cell activation-inducing ligand; NAIL; NK cell type I receptor protein 2B4; NKR2B4; h2B4; SLAM family member 4; SLAMF4; Signaling lymphocytic activation molecule 4; CD244; 2B4

Species reactivity:

Human

Host:

Rabbit

Ig type:

Rabbit IgG, 1mg/ml in PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.2.

Immunogen:

Recombinant protein of human CD244.

Purification & Purity:

The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen and the purity is > 95% (by SDS-PAGE).

Molecular weight:

~ 44 kDa

Applications:

WB

Usage:

WB: 1:2000~1:5000

Storage:

Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Precautions:

For research use only, not for use in diagnostic procedure.

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