CD1d is the sole group-2 member of the CD1 family of major histocompatibility (MHC)-like glycoproteins expressed on the surface of various human antigen-presenting cells. They are related to the class I MHC molecules, and are involved in the presentation of lipid antigens to T cells. CD1d presented lipid antigens activate a special class of T cells, known as Natural Killer T (NKT) cells. When activated, NKT cells rapidly produce Th1 and Th2 cytokines, typically represented by interferon-gamma and IL-4 production. Jayawardena-Wolf et al. described 2 different pathways of CD1d trafficking to endosomal compartments in mouse cells. A tyrosine-based motif goves recycling between the plasma membrane and the endosome, while CD1d associates, like major histocompatibility complex class II antigens, with the invariant chain, or II, in the endoplasmic reticulum. Both pathways enhance antigen presentation to CD1d-restricted natural killer T cells.
Formulation
0.5mg/ml if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen Region
Amino acids 76-92 (FSDQQWETLQHIFRVYR-human) were used as the immunogen for this CD1d antibody.
Isotype
IgG
Predicted Reactivity
Human
Reactivity
Human
Recombinant
No
Uniprot
P15813
Format
Antigen affinity purified
Purification
Antigen affinity
Storage
After reconstitution, the CD1d antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4°C. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.