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
LIGHT plays a role in regulating immune responses and inflammation. It is part of a complex formed when it binds to its receptors influencing the proliferation and survival of immune cells such as T cells. LIGHT's interaction with HVEM can modulate T cell signaling cytokine production and dendritic cell maturation. It contributes to the organization of secondary lymphoid organs impacting immune surveillance and homeostasis. The presence of "APC LIGHT" indicates its involvement in antigen-presenting cell activities essential for adaptive immunity.
Pathways
LIGHT operates within the TNF receptor superfamily signaling pathway. This pathway involves other TNF members like TNF-α and lymphotoxin alfa which can also interact with LTβR. Another relevant pathway is the NF-kB signaling cascade which LIGHT activation can trigger. This cascade regulates gene expression related to immune response and cell survival. In connection to these pathways LIGHT's interaction with proteins like HVEM and LTβR helps maintain immune system balance.
