| Field | Specification |
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| Mfr No | |
| Alternative Names | Natural cytotoxicity triggering receptor 1; Lymphocyte antigen 94 homolog; NK cell-activating receptor; Natural killer cell p46-related protein; NK-p46; NKp46; hNKp46; CD335; NCR1; LY94 |
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| Host | |
| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human NCR1 recombinant protein (Position: A55-R258). |
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Overview
Anti-NCR1 Antibody is an antibody reagent for detection of NCR1 (natural cytotoxicity triggering receptor 1). Researchers commonly use anti-NCR1 antibodies to measure relative expression and localization across biological samples, with assay selection guided by the listed applications (WB, IHC, Flow, ELISA).
Boster Bio Anti-NCR1 Antibody Picoband® catalog # A01516-2. Tested in ELISA, IHC applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: NCR1 — Platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule (natural cytotoxicity triggering receptor 1). Alternative names: Natural cytotoxicity triggering receptor 1; Lymphocyte antigen 94 homolog; NK cell-activating receptor; Natural killer cell p46-related protein; NK-p46; NKp46; hNKp46; CD335; NCR1; LY94
- Antibody format: Polyclonal; Rabbit IgG
- Species context: Host: Rabbit, Reactivity: Human,Mouse
- Purification: Immunogen affinity purified.
- Immunogen: E.coli-derived human NCR1 recombinant protein (Position: A55-R258).
- Molecular weight context: observed 36 kDa (reported)
- Provided application(s): WB, IHC, Flow, ELISA
These attributes help contextualize how the antibody is commonly selected (host/clonality/isotype/label) and how signals are interpreted across sample types and assay formats.
Biological background
Function: Cytotoxicity-activating receptor that may contribute to the increased efficiency of activated natural killer (NK) cells to mediate tumor cell lysis.
Cellular localization: Cell membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein.
Tissue details: Selectively expressed by both resting and activated NK cells.
Background: Natural cytotoxicity triggering receptor 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the NCR1 gene. Predicted to be involved in cellular defense response; regulation of natural killer cell mediated cytotoxicity; and signal transduction. Predicted to act upstream of or within defense response to virus and detection of virus. Predicted to be located in cell surface. Predicted to be part of SWI/SNF complex. Predicted to be active in plasma membrane. Biomarker of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; anogenital venereal wart; hepatitis C; and lymphoproliferative syndrome.
Cross reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
Research relevance and current trends
- Quantitative and spatial profiling: expression patterns are increasingly studied across cell states using multiplex imaging and omics-informed validation.
- Isoforms and post-translational modifications: researchers often evaluate how isoform composition and PTMs can shift apparent molecular weight or localization.
- Context-aware interpretation: comparative studies commonly include perturbations (stimulation, inhibition, genetic models) to relate target changes to pathway behavior.
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): compare relative target abundance and apparent size shifts (e.g., isoforms/PTMs) across conditions.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): assess distribution across tissue compartments and compare staining patterns between groups.
- Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and compare shifts after stimulation or differentiation.
Across these uses, researchers typically interpret changes in signal as relative differences between matched sample groups, considering sample preparation and biological context.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Apparent molecular weight can vary due to isoforms, proteolysis, glycosylation, phosphorylation, and sample preparation differences.
- Species reactivity and epitope conservation can influence observed signal patterns, especially in cross-species studies.
- Control concepts: include appropriate negative controls (e.g., isotype controls where relevant) and, when feasible, genetic or orthogonal controls (KO/KD, peptide competition, or independent assays) to support interpretation.
For antibody reagents, monoclonal antibodies are often chosen for epitope consistency across lots, while polyclonals may recognize multiple epitopes and can show different background characteristics depending on context.
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