Anti-Mouse CD275 - Purified in vivo GOLD™ Functional Grade

B7-H2, also known as ICOSL and B7RP-1, is a member of the B7 family of co-stimulatory molecules related to B7-1 and B7-2. It is a transmembrane glycoprotein with extracellular IgV and IgC domains. B7-H2 is expressed on B cells and macrophages. It binds to ICOS on activated T cells and thus delivers a positive costimulatory signal for optimal T cell function1. ICOS and B7RP-I do not interact with proteins in the CD28-B7 pathway2. The structural features of B7-H2 are crucial for its costimulatory function. B7-H2 constructs lacking either the IgC or IgV domain demonstrates that receptor binding is mediated solely by the IgV domain but requires the IgC domain for maintaining the structural integrity of the protein3.

splenic B-cells, T-cells, dendritic cells and macrophages

This monoclonal antibody is aseptically packaged and formulated in 0.01 M phosphate buffered saline (150 mM NaCl) PBS pH 7.2 - 7.4 with no carrier protein, potassium, calcium or preservatives added. Due to inherent biochemical properties of antibodies, certain products may be prone to precipitation over time. Precipitation may be removed by aseptic centrifugation and/or filtration.

This antibody is stable for at least one week when stored sterile at 2-8°C. For long term storage aseptically aliquot in working volumes without diluting and store at –80°C. Avoid Repeated Freeze Thaw Cycles.