BD, 558366, Purified Mouse anti-BLNK (pY84) J117-1278

B cell activation is initiated by crosslinking the B cell receptor, which leads to activation of non-receptor protein tyrosine kinases (PTK), including Btk, Syk, and three Src kinases, Fyn, Lyn, and Blk. Activated PTKs then phosphorylate multiple cellular proteins involved in B lymphocyte signaling. Syk is responsible for the tyrosine phosphorylation of B cell linker protein (BLNK), a member of the SLP-76 family of adapter proteins. Phosphorylation of human BLNK at tyrosines 84, 178, and 189 (Y84, Y178, and Y189) creates docking sites for PLCγ2, leading to the activation of downstream signaling pathways. The J117-1278 monoclonal antibody recognizes the phosphorylated Y84 of BLNK.

Store undiluted at 4°C. The monoclonal antibody was purified from tissue culture supernatant or ascites by affinity chromatography.
1. Since applications vary, each investigator should titrate the reagent to obtain optimal results.
2. Caution: Sodium azide yields highly toxic hydrazoic acid under acidic conditions. Dilute azide compounds in running water before discarding to avoid accumulation of potentially explosive deposits in plumbing.
3. Sodium azide is a reversible inhibitor of oxidative metabolism; therefore, antibody preparations containing this preservative agent must not be used in cell cultures nor injected into animals. Sodium azide may be removed by washing stained cells or plate-bound antibody or dialyzing soluble antibody in sodium azide-free buffer. Since endotoxin may also affect the results of functional studies, we recommend the NA/LE (No Azide/Low Endotoxin) antibody format, if available, for in vitro and in vivo use.
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