DC-SIGN is a type II protein C-type lectin that binds mannose-rich molecules such as ICAM-3 and ICAM-2 in a calcium dependent manner. DC-SIGN, a 44 kDa molecule, is identical to the HIV-1 binding protein.
Specificity
Recognizes human DC-SIGN on transfected cells and on monocyte derived dentritic cells. The antibody does not react with either parental mouse cells or irrelevant transfectants, such as human DC-SIGN2.
Immunogen
purified from NIH/3T3 cells transfected with recombinant human DC-SIGN.
Application
Monoclonal Anti-DC-SIGN1 antibody produced in mouse is suitable for flow cytometry, immunocytochemistry at a working concentration of 8-25 μg/mL, immunohistochemistry at 8-25 μg/mL using fixed cells and tissue sections and western blotting at 1 μg/mL.
Biochem/physiol Actions
DC-SIGN1 is involved in molecular interactions between dendritic cells and resting T-cells. DC-SIGN interacts with viruses such as X4, R5, X4R5 HIV-1 strains, HIV-2, and SIV. It captures HIV-1 through its interaction with the gp120 envelope glycoprotein and promotes efficient infection of CD4+ T cells that co-express chemokine receptors.
Physical form
Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution in phosphate buffered saline with 5% trehalose.
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