DC-SIGN is a transmembrane receptor that is expressed on the surface of dendritic cells and macrophages. It is involved in the innate immune system and recognizes numerous evolutionarily divergent pathogens ranging from parasites to viruses. The protein is organized into three distinct domains: an N-terminal transmembrane domain, a tandem-repeat neck domain and C-type lectin carbohydrate recognition domain. The extracellular region consisting of the C-type lectin and neck domains has a dual function as a pathogen recognition receptor and a cell adhesion receptor by binding carbohydrate ligands on the surface of microbes and endogenous cells. The neck region is important for homo-oligomerization, which allows the receptor to bind multivalent ligands with high avidity.
Formulation
1 mg/ml in 1X PBS; BSA free, sodium azide free
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen Region
Recombinant human protein was used as the immunogen for the DC-SIGN antibody.
Isotype
Rabbit IgG, kappa
Species Reactivity
Human
Note
Optimal dilution of the DC-SIGN antibody should be determined by the researcher.1. The prediluted format is supplied in a dropper bottle and is optimized for use in IHC. After epitope retrieval step (if required), drip mAb solution onto the tissue section and incubate at RT for 30 min.
Uniprot
Q9NNX6
Format
Purified
Purity
Protein A affinity chromatography
Storage
Store the DC-SIGN antibody at 2-8oC (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20oC or colder (without azide).
Applications
IHC-P
Description
Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 0.5-1ug/ml for 30 min at RT