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SAB4700114

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Monoclonal Anti-CD20 antibody produced in mouse

clone 2H7, purified immunoglobulin, buffered aqueous solution

Synonym(s):

Anti-MS4A1

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352203
NACRES:
NA.41

biological source

mouse

conjugate

unconjugated

antibody form

purified immunoglobulin

antibody product type

primary antibodies

clone

2H7, monoclonal

form

buffered aqueous solution

species reactivity

nonhuman primates, human

concentration

1 mg/mL

technique(s)

flow cytometry: 0.6 μg/mL

isotype

IgG2b

NCBI accession no.

UniProt accession no.

shipped in

wet ice

storage temp.

2-8°C

target post-translational modification

unmodified

Gene Information

human ... MS4A1(931)

General description

CD20 is a cell surface 33-37 (depending on the degree of phosphorylation) kDa non-glycosylated surface phosphoprotein expressed on mature and most malignant B cells, but not stem cells or plasma cells (low number of the CD20 has been also detected on a subpopulation of T lymphocytes and it can be expressed on follicular dendritic cells). Its expression on B cells is synchronous with the expression of surface IgM. CD20 regulates transmembrane calcium conductance (probably functioning as a component of store-operated calcium channel), cell cycle progression and B-cell proliferation. It is associated with lipid rafts, but the intensity of this association depends on extracellular triggering, employing CD20 conformational change and/or BCR (B cell antigen receptor) aggregation. After the receptor ligation, BCR and CD20 colocalize and then rapidly dissociate before BCR endocytosis, whereas CD20 remains at the cell surface. CD20 serves as a useful target for antibody-mediated therapeutic depletion of B cells, as it is expressed at high levels on most B-cell malignancies, but does not become internalized or shed from the plasma membrane following mAb treatment.
The CD20 gene, mapped to human chromosome 11q12-13, codes for a B lymphocyte differentiation antigen. The protein encoded by the gene is a 33kDa transmembrane phosphoprotein, specifically expressed in normal and neoplastic B-cells. CD20, also known as MS4A1, is a member of membrane-spanning 4-domains subfamily A (MS4A) family of molecules with multiple membrane spanning domains.

Specificity

The antibody 2H7 reacts with CD20 (Bp35), a 33-37 kDa non-glycosylated membrane receptor with four transmembrane domains, expressed on B lymphocytes (it is lost on plasma cells), follicular dendritic cells, and at low levels on peripheral blood T lymphocytes.

Immunogen

Human tonsillar B cells

Application

The reagent is designed for Flow Cytometry analysis. Suggested working dilution for Flow Cytometry is 0.6 μg/mL of sample. Indicated dilution is recommended starting point for use of this product. Working concentrations should be determined by the investigator.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Restricted expression pattern of CD20 in B- cells helps in distinguishing B-cell from T-cell lymphomas. CD20, is considered to be a potential therapeutic target in the treatment of B-cell malignancies such as diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. CD20, might act as an ion channel, thereby permitting the influx of calcium essential for B cell activation, proliferation and differentiation. In humans CD20 deficiency, leads to impaired T cell–independent antibody responses. The monoclonal anti-CD20 antibody, Rituximab (RTX) reduces the increased CD20 expressing T cells in multiple sclerosis patients.

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Physical form

Solution in phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4, with 15 mM sodium azide.

Disclaimer

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Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Katrin A Salva et al.
The American Journal of dermatopathology, 37(10), e116-e121 (2015-09-19)
Expression of the pan B-cell marker CD20 by T-cell lymphoproliferative disorders is exceedingly rare. We present a 52-year-old man with a unilesional cutaneous CD20 T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder. Multispectral imaging analysis of CD3-CD20 double-stained lesional tissue sections allowed (1) the visualization
T F Tedder et al.
Journal of immunology (Baltimore, Md. : 1950), 142(7), 2555-2559 (1989-04-01)
The human CD20 gene (B1) encodes a B lymphocyte-specific, cell-surface molecule that is involved in B cell activation and differentiation. We report that the CD20 gene is located on human chromosome 11 at position q12-q13. The location of CD20 was
Arumugam Palanichamy et al.
Journal of immunology (Baltimore, Md. : 1950), 193(2), 580-586 (2014-06-15)
In multiple sclerosis (MS), B cell-depleting therapy using monoclonal anti-CD20 Abs, including rituximab (RTX) and ocrelizumab, effectively reduces disease activity. Based on indirect evidence, it is generally believed that elimination of the Ag-presenting capabilities and Ag nonspecific immune functions of
Taco W Kuijpers et al.
The Journal of clinical investigation, 120(1), 214-222 (2009-12-30)
CD20 was the first B cell differentiation antigen identified, and CD20-specific mAbs are commonly used for the treatment of B cell malignancies and autoantibody-mediated autoimmune diseases. Despite this the role of CD20 in human B cell physiology has remained elusive.

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