Recombinant Jurkat T cell expressing firefly luciferase gene under the control of NFAT response elements with constitutive expression of woodchuck (groundhog, Marmota monax) PD-1 (Programmed Cell Death 1, PDCD1, SLEB2, CD279, GenBank Accession #HQ403652).
Mycoplasma testing: The cell line has been screened using the PCR-based VenorGeM Mycoplasma Detection kit (Sigma-Aldrich, #MP0025) to confirm the absence of Mycoplasma species.
Host Species: human
Supplied as Each vial contains 2 x 10^6 cells in 1 ml of 10% DMSO
Background
The binding of Programmed Cell Death Protein 1 (PD-1), a receptor expressed on activated Tcells, to its ligands, PD-L1 and PD-L2, negatively regulates immune responses. The PD-1 ligands are found on most cancers, and PD-1:PD-L1/2 interaction inhibits T cell activity and allows cancer cells to escape immune surveillance. The PD-1:PD-L1/2 pathway is also involved in regulating autoimmune responses, making these proteins promising therapeutic targets for a number of cancers, as well as multiple sclerosis, arthritis, lupus, and type I diabetes.
Application
Screen for activators or inhibitors of woodchuck PD-1 signaling in a cellular context Characterize the biological activity of woodchuck PD-1 and its interactions with ligands
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Storage Stability
Immediately upon receipt, store vials in liquid nitrogen.