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| Alternative names | CD59 glycoprotein;1F5 antigen;20 kDa homologous restriction factor;HRF-20;HRF20;MAC-inhibitory protein;MAC-IP;MEM43 antigen;Membrane attack complex inhibition factor;MACIF;Membrane inhibitor of reactive lysis;MIRL;Protectin;CD59;CD59;MIC11, MIN1, MIN2, MIN3, MSK21; |
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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human CD59 recombinant protein (Position: L26-N102). Human CD59 shares 47.1% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with rat CD59. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of CD59 (CD59 glycoprotein) in biological samples using common immunoassay formats. It is typically selected based on target identity, species reactivity, clonality/clone information, and detection modality.
Vendor notes: Boster Bio Anti-CD59 glycoprotein CD59 Antibody catalog # RP1076. Tested in Flow Cytometry, IF, IHC, ICC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.
Key elements and design rationale
- Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
- Immunogen / epitope context: E.coli-derived human CD59 recombinant protein (Position: L26-N102). Human CD59 shares 47.1% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with rat CD59. (reported region: L26-N102).
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 19 kDa; calculated MW: 14177 MW
- Reactivity: Human
- Applications: Flow Cytometry, IF, IHC, ICC, WB
As a polyclonal antibody, the reagent recognizes multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may increase sensitivity to sample-dependent epitope changes.
Biological background
CD59 glycoprotein; CD59 glycoprotein. This gene encodes a cell surface glycoprotein that regulates complement-mediated cell lysis, and it is involved in lymphocyte signal transduction. And this protein is a potent inhibitor of the complement membrane attack complex, whereby it binds complement C8 and/or C9 during the assembly of this complex, thereby inhibiting the incorporation of multiple copies of C9 into the complex, which is necessary for osmolytic pore formation. It also plays a role in signal transduction pathways in the activation of T cells. Mutations in this gene cause CD59 deficiency, a disease resulting in hemolytic anemia and thrombosis, and which causes cerebral infarction. Multiple alternatively spliced transcript variants, which encode the same protein, have been identified for this gene. Functional note: Potent inhibitor of the complement membrane attack complex (MAC) action. Acts by binding to the C8 and/or C9 complements of the assembling MAC, thereby preventing incorporation of the multiple copies of C9 required for complete formation of the osmolytic pore. This inhibitor appears to be species-specific. Involved in signal transduction for T-cell activation complexed to a protein tyrosine kinase. Reported localization: Cell membrane; Lipid-anchor, GPI-anchor. Secreted. Soluble form found in a number of tissues.
Research relevance and current trends
- Atherosclerosis: Researchers commonly examine how CD59 (CD59 glycoprotein) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Cardiovascular: Researchers commonly examine how CD59 (CD59 glycoprotein) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Cell Type Markers: Researchers commonly examine how CD59 (CD59 glycoprotein) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative CD59 (CD59 glycoprotein) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- IHC/IHC-F: assess spatial distribution of CD59 (CD59 glycoprotein) across tissue regions and cell types using matched controls.
- IF/ICC: evaluate subcellular localization and co-localization patterns; signal can depend on fixation/permeabilization and epitope accessibility.
- Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and shifts in expression; gating strategy and background staining controls are essential.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins
- Family / similarity context: Contains 1 UPAR/Ly6 domain.
- Isoforms and PTMs: Apparent size and signal patterns can differ across splice isoforms, proteolytic processing, and post-translational modifications.
- Controls: Include an isotype control (as relevant), no-primary control for imaging, and orthogonal validation such as KD/KO samples when available.
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