20kDa homologous restriction factor (HRF20), Complement regulatory protein, Human leukocyte antigen MIC11, MAC-inhibitory protein (MACIP), Membrane attack complex inhibition factor (MACIF), Membrane inhibitor of reactive lysis, MIRL, MSK21, Protectin, T cell activating protein
Reacts with human CD59, a 20kDa glycosyl phosphatidyl-inositol (GPI)-anchored cell surface protein. CD59 regulates complement-mediated cell lysis, and it is involved in lymphocyte signal transduction. This protein 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. CD59 is widely distributed on cells in all tissues. It inhibits formation of MAC, thus protecting cells from complement-mediated lysis. The expression of CD59 on erythrocytes is important for their survival. Genetic defects in GPI-anchor attachment, that cause a reduction or loss of CD59 and CD55 on erythrocytes produce the symptoms of the disease paroxysmal hemoglobinuria (PNH). This MAb is useful for study on GPI-anchored proteins, PNH and CD59 functions.
200ug/ml of Ab Purified from Bioreactor Concentrate. Prepared in 10mM PBS with 0.05% BSA & 0.05% azide. Also available WITHOUT BSA & azide at 1.0mg/ml.
Antibody Type:
Monoclonal Antibody
Application Notes:
Functional Studies (Order Ab without Azide), Flow Cytometry (1-2ug/million cells), Immunofluorescence (1-2ug/ml), Optimal dilution for a specific application should be determined.
SDS-PAGE Analysis of Purified CD59 Mouse Monoclonal Antibody (BRA-10G). Confirmation of Purity and Integrity of Antibody.
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