Description
Key facts
Purity:>95% SDS-PAGE,
Endotoxin level:< 1 EU/µg,
Expression system:Baculovirus infected insect cells,
Tags:His tag C-Terminus,
Applications:SDS-PAGESee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:Yes,
Biological activity:Measured by its binding ability in a functional ELISA with Human CD28.,
Accession:P33681,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Storage buffer:pH: 7.4Constituents: PBS, 10% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine)
Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle
Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
CD80 also known as B7-1 is a cell surface protein with a molecular weight of approximately 60 kDa. It is expressed on antigen-presenting cells such as dendritic cells macrophages and B cells. The CD80 protein plays a mechanical role in immune response modulation by providing necessary signals for T cell activation and survival. CD80 interacts with receptors CD28 and CTLA-4 on T cells serving as a costimulatory molecule important for productive immune responses.
Biological function summary
CD80 plays a significant role in the immune system's ability to distinguish between self and non-self. It belongs to the B7 family and participates in the formation of immunological synapses between T cells and antigen-presenting cells. This interaction is essential for triggering T cell proliferation and cytokine production forming a part of the adaptive immune response. CD80's expression increases in response to pathogen recognition enhancing the immune system's efficiency.
Pathways
CD80 is integral to the regulation of T cell-mediated immune responses. It is involved in the CD28 co-stimulatory pathway which is vital for T cell activation and function. In this pathway CD80 interacts with proteins like CD28 and CTLA-4 to modulate immune activation and regulate immune tolerance. The proper function of CD80 within this pathway ensures a balanced immune reaction preventing autoimmunity while allowing effective defense against pathogens.
CD80 plays a role in autoimmune conditions and transplantation rejection. Its overexpression or dysregulation can contribute to diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis where it modifies T cell response and inflammation. Additionally CD80 is implicated in organ transplantation influencing graft rejection outcomes due to its role in modulating immune activation. Understanding CD80 interactions with CTLA-4 and CD28 offers insight into these conditions providing potential targets for therapeutic intervention.
