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Monoclonal Anti-CD81 antibody produced in mouse

clone 2B7, purified immunoglobulin, buffered aqueous solution

Synonym(s):

Anti-CD81 antigen (target of antiproliferative antibody 1), Anti-S5.7, Anti-TAPA1, Anti-TSPAN28

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About This Item

MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352203
NACRES:
NA.41

biological source

mouse

Quality Level

conjugate

unconjugated

antibody form

purified immunoglobulin

antibody product type

primary antibodies

clone

2B7, monoclonal

form

buffered aqueous solution

species reactivity

human

technique(s)

indirect ELISA: suitable

isotype

IgG1κ

GenBank accession no.

UniProt accession no.

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−20°C

target post-translational modification

unmodified

Gene Information

human ... CD81(975)

General description

Cluster of differentiation 81(CD81), also known as target of antiproliferative antibody 1 (TAPA-1), is encoded by the gene mapped to human chromosome 11p15.5. The encoded protein belongs to the tetraspanin family and is mainly expressed on the oocyte surface. CD81 is characterized with a five large helical segments.
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the transmembrane 4 superfamily, also known as the tetraspanin family. Most of these members are cell-surface proteins that are characterized by the presence of four hydrophobic domains. The proteins mediate signal transduction events that play a role in the regulation of cell development, activation, growth and motility. This encoded protein is a cell surface glycoprotein that is known to complex with integrins. This protein appears to promote muscle cell fusion and support myotube maintenance. Also it may be involved in signal transduction. This gene is localized in the tumor-suppressor gene region and thus it is a candidate gene for malignancies. (provided by RefSeq)

Immunogen

CD81 (AAH02978, 25 a.a. ~ 127 a.a) partial recombinant protein with GST tag. MW of the GST tag alone is 26 KDa.

Sequence
GGVILGVALWLRHDPQTTNLLYLELGDKPAPNTFYVGIYILIAVGAVMMFVGFLGCYGAIQESQCLLGTFFTCLVILFACEVAAGIWGFVNKDQIAKDVKQFY

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cluster of differentiation 81 (CD81) has a role in membrane organization, cell-cell interactions, cellular fusion and protein trafficking. It is also implicated in receptor clustering and signaling. CD81 acts as a putative receptor for hepatitis C virus (HCV) and facilitates the HCV glycoprotein-dependent viral cell entry. Elevated expression of the gene has been observed in various types of cancers.

Physical form

Solution in phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4

Legal Information

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Disclaimer

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Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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CD81 Is Required for Hepatitis C Virus Glycoprotein-Mediated Viral Infection
Zhang J
Journal of Virology, 78, 1448-1455 (2004)
A role for CD81 and hepatitis C virus in hepatoma mobility.
Brimacombe CL
Viruses, 6, 1454-1472 (2014)
CD81 as a tumor target.
Vences-Catalan F
Biochemical Society Transactions, 45, 531-535 (2017)
CD81 (TAPA-1): A MOLECULE INVOLVED IN SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION AND CELL ADHESION IN THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
Levy S
Annual Review of Immunology, 16, 89-109 (1998)
A microarray-based DNA methylation study of glioblastoma multiforme
Martinez R
Epigenetics, 4, 255-264 (2009)

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