CD98 Antibody (HBJ127) - Chimeric - Azide and BSA Free

This chimeric rabbit antibody was made using the variable domain sequences of the original Mouse IgG1 format, for improved compatibility with existing reagents, assays and techniques. HBJ127 can inhibit lymphocyte activation and proliferation in vitro (Yagita and Hashimoto, 1986), as well as inhibit the growth of human bladder tumors (Yagita, 1986). The antibody also mediates the inhibition of DNA synthesis of Con A-stimulated lymphocytes at concentrations greater than 13 ug/ml, the inhibition of mAB 6-1-13-induced c-src expression and the inhibition of mAb 6-1-13-induced polykaryocyte formation. In addition, HBJ127 can enhance expression of the mannose receptor on the surface of monocytes derived from healthy humans. HBJ127 shows positive staining of murine L929 cells transiently expressing human CD98 heavy chain in IF studies. The antibody can also be used to detect CD98 heavy chain by ELISA.