Human CTLA-4 Antibody

Catalog #: MAB3253 Datasheet / COA / SDS

Recombinant Monoclonal Antibody

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MAB3253-100
MAB3253-SP

Detection of CTLA‑4 in NS0 Mouse Cell Line Transfected with Human CTLA-4 and eGFP by Flow Cytometry.

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Human CTLA-4 Antibody Summary

Species Reactivity

Human

Specificity

Detects human CTLA-4 in direct ELISAs.

Source

Recombinant Monoclonal Rabbit IgG Clone # 2188B

Purification

Protein A or G purified from cell culture supernatant

Immunogen

Chinese hamster ovary cell line CHO-derived recombinant human CTLA-4
Ala37-Phe162
Accession # P16410

Formulation

Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution in PBS with Trehalose. *Small pack size (SP) is supplied either lyophilized or as a 0.2 µm filtered solution in PBS.

Label

Unconjugated

Applications

Recommended Concentration

Sample

Flow Cytometry

0.25 µg/10⁶ cells

See below

CyTOF-ready

Ready to be labeled using established conjugation methods. No BSA or other carrier proteins that could interfere with conjugation.

Immunocytochemistry

8-25 µg/mL

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Please Note: Optimal dilutions should be determined by each laboratory for each application. General Protocols are available in the Technical Information section on our website.

Scientific Data

Flow Cytometry

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Detection of CTLA‑4 in NS0 Mouse Cell Line Transfected with Human CTLA-4 and eGFP by Flow Cytometry. NS0 mouse myeloma cell line transfected with human CTLA-4 and eGFP was stained with (A) Rabbit Anti-Human CTLA-4 Monoclonal Antibody (Catalog # MAB3253) or (B) Normal Rabbit IgG Control Antibody (Catalog # MAB1050) followed by APC-conjugated Goat anti-Rabbit IgG Secondary Antibody (Catalog # F0111). View our protocol for Staining Membrane-associated Proteins.

Immunocytochemistry

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CTLA‑4 in Human PBMCs. CTLA-4 was detected in immersion fixed human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) stimulated with PHA using Rabbit Anti-Human CTLA-4 Monoclonal Antibody (Catalog # MAB3253) at 8 µg/mL for 3 hours at room temperature. Cells were stained using the NorthernLights™ 557-conjugated Anti-Rabbit IgG Secondary Antibody (red; Catalog # NL004) and counterstained with DAPI (blue). Specific staining was localized to cytoplasm. View our protocol for Fluorescent ICC Staining of Non-adherent Cells.

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Preparation and Storage

Reconstitution

Reconstitute at 0.5 mg/mL in sterile PBS.

Shipping

Lyophilized product is shipped at ambient temperature. Liquid small pack size (-SP) is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store immediately at the temperature recommended below.

Stability & Storage

Use a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

12 months from date of receipt, -20 to -70 °C as supplied.
1 month, 2 to 8 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
6 months, -20 to -70 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.

Background: CTLA-4

CTLA-4 (cytotoxic T-lymphocyte associated protein‑4, designated CD152), is a type I transmembrane T cell inhibitory molecule that is a member of the Ig superfamily (1, 2). Human or mouse CTLA-4 cDNA encodes 223 amino acids (aa) including a 35 aa signal sequence, a 126 aa extracellular domain (ECD) with one Ig-like V-type domain, a 21 aa transmembrane (TM) sequence, and a 41 aa cytoplasmic sequence. It is found as a covalent homodimer of 41-43 kDa (2) Within the ECD, human CTLA-4 shares 68%, 71% and 83‑86% aa sequence identity with mouse, rat and porcine/bovine/rabbit/feline/canine CTLA-4, respectively. A 174 aa form that lacks TM and cytoplasmic sequences (sCTLA-4) is possibly secreted (3-5). Isoforms of 56-79 aa that mainly contain parts of the cytoplasmic domain are reported. In mouse, an isoform lacking the Ig-like domain has ligand-independent inhibitory activity and is termed liCTLA-4 (6). CD28, which is structurally related to CTLA-4, is constitutively expressed on naïve T cells and promotes T cell activation when engaged by B7-2 on antigen-presenting cells (APC) within the immunological synapse (IS) (1, 7, 8). In contrast, CTLA-4 is recruited from intracellular vesicles to the IS beginning 1-2 days after T cell activation (2, 7, 8). It forms a linear lattice with B7-1 on APC, inducing negative regulatory signals and ending T cell activation (9). Abatacept, a therapeutic human CTLA-4-Ig fusion protein (trade name Orencia), competes with CD28 for B7-1 and B7-2 binding and has been used to antagonize T cell activation in autoimmune conditions and to enhance transplant survival (10). Mice deleted for CTLA-4 show no abnormalities until after birth, but then develop lethal autoimmune reactions due to continued T cell activation and poor control by regulatory T cells, which constitutively express CTLA-4 in wild-type mice and humans (11-13).

References

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Long Name

Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated Molecule 4

Entrez Gene IDs

1493 (Human); 12477 (Mouse); 403696 (Canine); 102115124 (Cynomolgus Monkey)

Alternate Names

CD; CD152 antigen; CD152; CD152IDDM12; CD28; celiac disease 3; CELIAC3; CTLA4; CTLA-4; cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 4; cytotoxic T-lymphocyte protein 4; Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4; cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4; cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated serine esterase-4; GRD4; GSE; ICOS; ligand and transmembrane spliced cytotoxic T lymphocyte associated antigen 4