Abcam, ab309920-100µL, Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-CD79b antibody [EPR6861]

Product details
Patented 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.
How are conjugated primary antibodies validated? This conjugated primary antibody is released using a quantitative quality control method that evaluates binding affinity post-conjugation and efficiency of antibody labeling. For suitable applications and species reactivity, please refer to the unconjugated version of this clone.
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
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Supplementary information
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Biological function summary
The primary role of CD79b within the immune system is to support signal transduction. Upon binding of an antigen to BCR on B cells CD79b as part of the BCR complex initiates signaling cascades which lead to B-cell activation proliferation and differentiation. These processes are critical for humoral immunity ensuring adequate antibody production. CD79b is often found in association with CD19 another important B-cell surface protein and together they aid in amplifying the signals required for B-cell response.
Pathways
CD79b is deeply involved in the B-cell receptor signaling pathway and the broader adaptive immune response. Once the BCR is engaged by an antigen CD79b helps activate intracellular signaling pathways that involve kinases such as SYK and BLNK which help propagate and amplify the immune response. These pathways also interact with other receptor components like CD22 and CD19 creating a network of interactions ensuring effective pathogen recognition and response.