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Questions? Please consult our answers to frequently asked questions at http://www.ebioscience.com/faq. DescriptionThe 15F9 monoclonal antibody reacts with mouse ICOS (Inducible COStimulatory molecule), a T cell specific molecule and a third member of the CD28/CTLA-4 family. A homodimer of 47-57 kDa, ICOS is expressed on activated T cells, has potent costimulatory activity for T cell activation and proliferation and is required for humoral immune response. ICOS binds to its ligand on activated APC including B cells called B7h/B7RP-1 and is thought to play a protective role in inflammatory autoimmune diseases. ICOS may be involved in the development of Th2 cells. Applications ReportedFor research use only, not for diagnostic or therapeutic use. 15F9 has been reported for use in flow cytometric analysis and in vitro functional assays. Applications TestedThe 15F9 antibody has been tested by flow cytometric analysis of mouse ConA-activated spleen cell suspensions and can be used at less than or equal to 0.5 μg/million cells. It is recommended that the antibody be carefully titrated for optimal performance in the assay of interest. References
McAdam, A. J., T. T. Chang, et al. 2000. Mouse inducible costimulatory molecule (ICOS) expression is enhanced by CD28 costimulation and regulates differentiation of CD4+ T cells. J Immunol 165(9): 5035-40. Lucy S. K. Walker, Helen E. Wiggett, Fabrina M. C. Gaspal, Chandra R. Raykundalia, Margaret D. Goodall, Kai-Michael Toellner, and Peter J. L. Lane. 2003. Established T Cell-Driven Germinal Center B Cell Proliferation Is Independent of CD28 Signaling but Is Tightly Regulated Through CTLA-4. J Immunol. 170:91-98. Kohyama M, Sugahara D, Sugiyama S, Yagita H, Okumura K, Hozumi N. Inducible costimulator-dependent IL-10 production by regulatory T cells specific for self-antigen. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2004 Mar 23;101(12):4192-7. Epub 2004 Mar 10. (blocking, PubMed) Related ProductsCat. 12-9942 PE anti-mouse ICOS (CD278) (clone 7E.17G9) Cat. 13-9942 Biotin anti-mouse ICOS (CD278) (clone 7E.17G9) Cat. 15-9942 PE-Cy5 anti-mouse ICOS (CD278) (clone 7E.17G9) Cat. 16-9942 Functional Grade Purified anti-mouse ICOS (CD278) (clone 7E.17G9) |
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