2B4/CD244/SLAMF4 Antibody Blocking Peptide
Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # NBP1-76558PEP
Key Product Details
Source
Synthetic
Conjugate
Unconjugated
Applications
Antibody Competition
Product Specifications
Description
A blocking peptide containing 16 amino acids near the carboxy terminus of human SLAMF4.
Source: Synthetic
(Accession #: NP_1160135)
Purity
N/A
Application Notes
This peptide is useful as a blocking peptide for NBP1-76558. For further blocking peptide related protocol, click here.
Protein / Peptide Type
Antibody Blocking Peptide
Formulation, Preparation and Storage
NBP1-76558PEP
Formulation | PBS pH 7.2 (10 mM NaH2PO4, 10 mM Na2HPO4, 130 mM NaCl) containing 0.1% bovine serum albumin. |
Preservative | 0.02% Sodium Azide |
Concentration | 0.2 mg/ml |
Shipping | The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below. |
Stability & Storage | Store at -20C. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles. |
Background: 2B4/CD244/SLAMF4
The 2B4 receptor has both activating and inhibitory signaling properties (1,4). 2B4's ligand is CD48, which is expressed on hematopoietic cells (4, 5). When bound to CD48, subsequent phosphorylation of the ITSMs occurs, followed by recruitment of SH-2-containing adaptor protein (SAP) and Fyn, leading to phosphorylation of PLCgamma and Vav1, and resulting in NK cell activation (4). In the absence of SAP, Src homology region 2-containing protein tyrosine phosphatases (SHP) get recruited and inhibits NK cell activation (4). In the context of infection such as Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), when lacking SAP, 2B4 has been shown to have an inhibitory function via impaired T cell cytotoxicity against EBV-infected cells (6). While 2B4 has a role in eliciting CD8+ T cell response, overexpression of 2B4 can lead to T cell exhaustion in states of chronic infection (6). Studies have suggested that the antibody blockade of the 2B4-CD48 interaction might enhance T cell and NK cell function, however given both the activating and inhibitory properties of the 2B4 receptor, more research needs to be done to prevent unwanted effects (6).
References
1. Buller CW, Mathew PA, Mathew SO. Roles of NK Cell Receptors 2B4 (CD244), CS1 (CD319), and LLT1 (CLEC2D) in Cancer. Cancers (Basel). 2020 Jul 1;12(7):1755. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers12071755
2. Catakovic K, Klieser E, Neureiter D, Geisberger R. T cell exhaustion: from pathophysiological basics to tumor immunotherapy. Cell Commun Signal. 2017;15(1):1. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12964-016-0160-z
3. Uniprot (Q9BZW8)
4. Chen Y, Lu D, Churov A, Fu R. Research Progress on NK Cell Receptors and Their Signaling Pathways. Mediators Inflamm. 2020 Jul 24;2020:6437057. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/6437057.
5. Pahima H, Puzzovio PG, Levi-Schaffer F. 2B4 and CD48: A powerful couple of the immune system. Clin Immunol. 2019 Jul;204:64-68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clim.2018.10.014.
6. Waggoner SN, Kumar V. Evolving role of 2B4/CD244 in T and NK cell responses during virus infection. Front Immunol. 2012;3:377. https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2012.00377
Alternate Names
CD244, NAIL, NKR2B4, Nmrk, SLAMF4
Gene Symbol
CD244
Additional 2B4/CD244/SLAMF4 Products
Product Documents for 2B4/CD244/SLAMF4 Antibody Blocking Peptide
Product Specific Notices for 2B4/CD244/SLAMF4 Antibody Blocking Peptide
This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. This product is guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.
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