Recombinant Rat sCD86 Protein (FC Tag)

CD86, also known as B-lymphocyte activation antigen B7-2 (referred to as B70), is a member of the cell surface immunoglobulin superfamily. B7-2 exists predominantly as a monomer on cell surfaces and interacts with two co-stimulatory receptors CD28 and cytotoxic T lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTLA-4) expressed on T cells, and thus induces the signal pathways which regulate T cell activation and tolerance, cytokine production, and the generation of CTL. It is indicated that contacts between B and T helper cells mediated by CD86 encourage signals for the proliferation and IgG secretion of normal B cells and B cell lymphomas. A recent study has revealed that CD86 also promotes the generation of a mature APC repertoire and promotes APC function and survival. CD86 has an important role in chronic hemodialysis, allergic pulmonary inflammation, arthritis, and antiviral responses, and thus is regarded as a promising candidate for immune therapy.

Activation B7-2 antigen 3; Activation B7-2 antigen; B-lymphocyte activation antigen B7-2 2; B-lymphocyte activation antigen B7-2; B7 2; B7; B7-2; B7.2; B70; B72 antigen; BU63; CD28 antigen ligand 2 2; CD28 antigen ligand 2; Cd28l2; CD28LG2; CD86; CD86 antigen; CD86 antigen; CD86 molecule; CD86; CLS1; CTLA-4 counter-receptor B7.2 2;3; CTLA-4 counter-receptor B7.2; Early T-cell costimulatory molecule 1; ETC-1; FUN 1; FUN-1; LAB72; Ly-58; Ly58; MB7; MB7-2; Membrane glycoprotein; MGC34413; T-lymphocyte activation antigen CD86; TS/A-2

Generally, lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80°C. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8°C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20°C for 3 months.