Background:

The programmed cell death 1 protein (PD-1, PDCD1, CD279) is a member of the CD28 family of immunoreceptors that regulate T cell activation and immune responses. The PD-1 protein contains an extracellular Ig V domain, a transmembrane domain, and a cytoplasmic tail that includes an immunoreceptor tyrosine-based inhibitory motif (ITIM) and an immunoreceptor tyrosine-based switch motif (ITSM). PD-1 is activated by the cell surface ligands PD-L1 and PD-L2. Upon activation, PD-1 ITIM and ITSM phosphorylation leads to the recruitment of the protein tyrosine phosphatases SHP-1 and SHP-2, which suppress TCR signaling . In addition to activated T cells, PD-1 is expressed in activated B cells and monocytes, although its function in these cell types has not been fully characterized. The PD-1 pathway plays an important role in immune tolerance; however, research studies show that cancer cells often adopt this pathway to escape immune surveillance. Consequently, blockade of PD-1 and its ligands is proving to be a sound strategy for neoplastic intervention.

Specificity:

Recognizes mouse CD279

Alternative names:

PD1; Programmed cell death protein 1; Protein PD-1; hPD-1; CD279

Species reactivity:

Mouse

Host:

Rat

Ig type:

Rat IgG2a kappa. Liquid in PBS, pH 7.3, and 0.02% sodium azide.

Immunogen:

Mouse PD-1 transfected BHK cells

Purification & Purity:

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

Molecular weight:

~ 31 kDa

Applications:

IF, FC

Usage:

IF (1/50 - 1/200)

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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