Product detailsPatented technology Our RabMAb® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMAb® patents.
What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody? This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
For more information, read more on recombinant antibodies.
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Biological function summary
BTLA functions as a negative regulator of immune responses by delivering inhibitory signals to immune cells upon binding to its ligand HVEM (Herpesvirus entry mediator). It forms a part of an immunological checkpoint complex that modulates lymphocyte activity to prevent overactivation and autoimmunity. This mechanism helps maintain a balance between immune defense and tolerance contributing to self-tolerance.
Pathways
The BTLA/CD272 protein engages with pathways involved in immune checkpoints and T-cell receptor signaling. It interacts with proteins like HVEM and collaborates with receptors such as PD-1 and CTLA-4. These interactions play a role in the downregulation of T-cell responses which is essential in various immune processes. The signaling pathways influenced by BTLA/CD272 are integral in moderating immune responses cooperation and adaptation.
