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Fc gamma RIIIA/CD16a Antibody (3G8) [Allophycocyanin]

Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # NBP1-50056APC

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Key Product Details

Species Reactivity

Validated:

Human, Primate

Applications

CyTOF-ready, Flow Cytometry, Immunohistochemistry, Immunohistochemistry-Frozen, Immunoprecipitation

Label

Allophycocyanin (Excitation = 620-650 nm, Emission = 660-670 nm)

Antibody Source

Monoclonal Mouse IgG1 kappa Clone # 3G8

Concentration

Please see the vial label for concentration. If unlisted please contact technical services.

Product Summary for Fc gamma RIIIA/CD16a Antibody (3G8) [Allophycocyanin]

Immunogen

Human neutrophils.

Specificity

The mouse monoclonal antibody 3G8 recognizes CD16, a low affinity receptor for aggregated IgG (FcgammaRIII antigen). CD16 exists in two different isoforms: CD16a (FcgammaRIIIA; 50-65 kDa; expressed on NK-cells, monocytes and macrophages) and CD16b (FcgammaRIIIB; 48 kDa; mainly expressed on neutrophils). HLDA V; WS Code NK80

Clonality

Monoclonal

Host

Mouse

Isotype

IgG1 kappa

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Fc gamma RIIIA/CD16a Antibody (3G8) [Allophycocyanin]

Fc gamma RIIIA/CD16a Antibody (3G8) [Allophycocyanin] [NBP1-50056APC] -

Fc gamma RIIIA/CD16a Antibody (3G8) [Allophycocyanin] [NBP1-50056APC] - Vial of APC conjugated antibody. APC is optimally excited at 650 nm by the Red laser (633 or 640 nm) and has an emission maximum of 660 nm.

Applications for Fc gamma RIIIA/CD16a Antibody (3G8) [Allophycocyanin]

Application
Recommended Usage

CyTOF-ready

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Flow Cytometry

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Immunohistochemistry

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Immunohistochemistry-Frozen

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Immunoprecipitation

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.
Application Notes
Optimal dilution of this antibody should be experimentally determined.
Please Note: Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

Protein A purified

Formulation

PBS

Preservative

0.05% Sodium Azide

Concentration

Please see the vial label for concentration. If unlisted please contact technical services.

Shipping

The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.

Stability & Storage

Store at 4C in the dark.

Background: Fc gamma RIIIA/CD16a

Fc gamma receptor IIIA (RIIIA), also called CD16a, is an activating natural killer (NK) cell receptor that binds the Fc portion of immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies and is responsible for eliciting a host defense against microbial pathogens (1). Fc gamma RIIIA/CD16a belongs to the Fc gamma RIII (CD16) subclass of Fc gamma receptors (1,2). The two other subclasses of receptors are Fc gamma RI (CD64) and Fc gamma RII (CD32) (1,2). The two form of Fc gamma RIII are Fc gamma RIIIA (CD16a) and Fc gamma RIIIB (CD16b), which are encoded by two different homologous genes, FCGR3A and FCGR3B, respectively (1-3). The human Fc gamma RIIIA protein is 254 amino acids (aa) in length with a theoretical molecular weight (MW) of 29 kDa (1,4,5). CD16a contains five glycosylation sites, two disulfide bonds, and two Ig-like C2 domains (4). Fc gamma RIIIA/CD16a is expressed as a transmembrane protein on NK cells and on a subset of monocytes, macrophages, CD4+ T cells, basophils, and mast cells (1-3). The soluble form of CD16 (sCD16) is often produced following exposure to inflammatory signals and protein shedding via metalloproteinases (3). Reduced sCD16 levels have been found in patients with multiple myeloma (3).

Activating NK cell receptor function has been harnessed for its potential in tumor immunotherapy (5). One immunotherapy strategy is using bi- and tri-specific NK cell engagers (BiKE and TriKE) to target the Fc gamma RIIIA/CD16a receptor with tumor-associated antigens to stimulate a cytotoxic response and mount an attack on tumor cells (5). CD16a is also capable of antibody dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) through recognition of antibodies bound to target cells (5-6). CD16-induced NK cell activation allows for NK co-receptor expression including stimulatory receptors like CD137 or inhibitory receptors like TIGIT and PD-1, which serve as additional regulatory checkpoints during ADCC (6). Therapeutic antibodies for cancer treatment like rituximab or trastuzumab can be recognized by Fc gamma RIIIA/CD16a to activate NK cell-mediated killing of tumor cells (5-6).

References

1. Fossati, G., Bucknall, R. C., & Edwards, S. W. (2001). Fcgamma receptors in autoimmune diseases. European Journal of Clinical Investigation, 31(9), 821-831. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2362.2001.00881.x

2. Patel, K. R., Roberts, J. T., & Barb, A. W. (2019). Multiple Variables at the Leukocyte Cell Surface Impact Fc gamma Receptor-Dependent Mechanisms. Frontiers in Immunology, 10, 223. https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2019.00223

3. Moldovan, I., Galon, J., Maridonneau-Parini, I., Roman Roman, S., Mathiot, C., Fridman, W. H., & Sautes-Fridman, C. (1999). Regulation of production of soluble Fc gamma receptors type III in normal and pathological conditions. Immunology Letters, 68(1), 125-134. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0165-2478(99)00041-3

4. Uniprot (P08637)

5. Sivori, S., Pende, D., Quatrini, L., Pietra, G., Della Chiesa, M., Vacca, P., Tumino, N., Moretta, F., Mingari, M. C., Locatelli, F., & Moretta, L. (2021). NK cells and ILCs in tumor immunotherapy. Molecular Aspects of Medicine, 80, 100870. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mam.2020.100870

6. Muntasell, A., Ochoa, M. C., Cordeiro, L., Berraondo, P., Lopez-Diaz de Cerio, A., Cabo, M., Lopez-Botet, M., & Melero, I. (2017). Targeting NK-cell checkpoints for cancer immunotherapy. Current Opinion in Immunology, 45, 73-81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coi.2017.01.003

Long Name

Fc gamma Receptor III A

Alternate Names

CD16a, FCGR3A, FcgRIIIA

Gene Symbol

FCGR3A

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Product Specific Notices for Fc gamma RIIIA/CD16a Antibody (3G8) [Allophycocyanin]

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

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