Description
Immunogen
Low affinity immunoglobulin γ Fc region receptor II-a precursor recombinant protein epitope signature tag (PrEST)
Application
Anti-FCGR2A antibody produced in rabbit, a Prestige Antibody, is developed and validated by the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) project . Each antibody is tested by immunohistochemistry against hundreds of normal and disease tissues. These images can be viewed on the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) site by clicking on the Image Gallery link. The antibodies are also tested using immunofluorescence and western blotting. To view these protocols and other useful information about Prestige Antibodies and the HPA, visit sigma.com/prestige.
Biochem/physiol Actions
FCGR2A (Fc fragment of IgG, low affinity IIa, receptor) gene encodes a low affinity receptor belonging to the family of immunoglobulin Fc receptors that are found on the surface of many immune response cells. The encoded receptor is expressed on both myeloid and lymphoid cells. It plays an important role in phagocytosis, antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC), and the release of mediators of inflammation. It binds to IgG and triggers cellular responses against pathogens and soluble antigens. The receptor is also involved in the regulation of differentiation of lymphocytes and the production of antibodies. This gene has been identified as a susceptibility locus for Kawasaki disease.
Features and Benefits
Prestige Antibodies® are highly characterized and extensively validated antibodies with the added benefit of all available characterization data for each target being accessible via the Human Protein Atlas portal linked just below the product name at the top of this page. The uniqueness and low cross-reactivity of the Prestige Antibodies® to other proteins are due to a thorough selection of antigen regions, affinity purification, and stringent selection. Prestige antigen controls are available for every corresponding Prestige Antibody and can be found in the linkage section.
Every Prestige Antibody is tested in the following ways:
IHC tissue array of 44 normal human tissues and 20 of the most common cancer type tissues.
Protein array of 364 human recombinant protein fragments.
Physical form
Solution in phosphate-buffered saline, pH 7.2, containing 40% glycerol and 0.02% sodium azide
Other Notes
Corresponding Antigen APREST72030
Legal Information
Prestige Antibodies is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Disclaimer
Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.
