Anti-CD244 Antibody Picoband® 31.0550 Vervoeging

CD244 (Cluster of Differentiation 244) is a human protein encoded by the CD244 gene. It is also known as Natural Killer Cell Receptor 2B4. Tangye et al. (1999) mapped the 2B4 gene to 1q22. Suzuki et al. (2008) identified a functional single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the CD244 gene that contributes to rheumatoid arthritis susceptibility. Functional analysis by Boles et al. (1999) demonstrated that engagement of 2B4 with specific antibody activates NK cytolytic activity. Using recombinant human NK cell-activating ligand 2B4 fused to domains 3 and 4 of rodent Cd4 and flow cytometric analysis, Brown et al. (1998) demonstrated that CD48 binds to 2B4. Watzl et al. (2000) showed that antibody-mediated cross-linking of 2B4 leads to its rapid tyrosine phosphorylation, which is necessary for 2B4-mediated killer cell activity.

Natural killer cell receptor 2B4; NK cell activation-inducing ligand; NAIL; NK cell type I receptor protein 2B4; NKR2B4; h2B4; SLAM family member 4; SLAMF4; Signaling lymphocytic activation molecule 4; CD244; CD244;2B4

CD244

51744

Q9BZW8

Human

No cross-reactivity with other proteins

A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human CD244.

Expressed in spleen, PBL, followed by lung, liver, testis and small intestine. Expressed not only in NK cells, but also on monocytes and basophils. .

Flow Cytometry

Immunology, Lymphoid, NK Cells, Stem Cells, T Lymphocytic Lineage

Immunogen affinity purified.

Liquid

Modulate other receptor-ligand interactions to enhance leukocyte activation. CD244/2B4 is the only heterophilic receptor of SLAM family. .

1. Boles, K. S., Nakajima, H., Colonna, M., Chuang, S. S., Stepp, S. E., Bennett, M., Kumar, V., Mathew, P. A. Molecular characterization of a novel human natural killer cell receptor homologous to mouse 2B4. Tissue Antigens 54: 27-34, 1999. 2. Brown, M. H., Boles, K., van der Merwe, P. A., Kumar, V., Mathew, P. A., Barclay, A. N. 2B4, the natural killer and T cell immunoglobulin superfamily surface protein, is a ligand for CD48. J. Exp. Med. 188: 2083-2093, 1998. 3. Suzuki, A., Yamada, R., Kochi, Y., Sawada, T., Okada, Y., Matsuda, K., Kamatani, Y., Mori, M., Shimane, K., Hirabayashi, Y., Takahashi, A., Tsunoda, T., Miyatake, A., Kubo, M., Kamatani, N., Nakamura, Y., Yamamoto, K. Functional SNPs in CD244 increase the risk of rheumatoid arthritis in a Japanese population. Nature Genet. 40: 1224-1229, 2008. 4. Tangye, S. G., Lazetic, S., Woollatt, E., Sutherland, G. R., Lanier, L. L., Phillips, J. H. Cutting edge: human 2B4, an activating NK cell receptor, recruits the protein tyrosine phosphatase SHP-2 and the adaptor signaling protein SAP. J. Immun. 162: 6981-6985, 1999. 5. Watzl, C., Stebbins, C. C., Long, E. O. Cutting edge: NK cell inhibitory receptors prevent tyrosine phosphorylation of the activation receptor 2B4 (CD244) . J. Immun. 165: 3545-3548, 2000.

At -20 ̊C for one year from date of receipt. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Protect from light.

41616 MW

No cross reactivity with other proteins.

6

Natural killer cell receptor 2B4

Membrane ; Single-pass type I membrane protein .

Natural killer cell receptor 2B4

Rabbit IgG

Each vial contains 50% glycerol, 0.9% NaCl, 0.2% Na2HPO4, 0.02% NaN3.