ImmunogenSynthetic peptide corresponding to Human CD4 aa 437-458 (C terminal). The selected peptide was post-synthetically modified to achieve highest antigenicity before coupling to carrier protein using hetero bifunctional cross linker for Immunogen prepara
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CD4 Blocking Peptide for STJ500473 is synthetically produced from the 437-458 sequence and is suitable for use in western blot applications.
Applications
ELISA/IHC/IP/WB
Note
STRICTLY FOR FURTHER SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH USE ONLY (RUO). MUST NOT TO BE USED IN DIAGNOSTIC OR THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS.
Product Properties
Formulation
Liquid form at 2.5mg/ml concentration in PBS. Up to 5% DMSO can be added. Orders with >1mg can be supplied in lyophilized powder form, or in buffer of choice.
Storage Instruction
Store at-20°C for long term storage. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
Synthetic peptide corresponding to Human CD4 aa 437-458 (C terminal). The selected peptide was post-synthetically modified to achieve highest antigenicity before coupling to carrier protein using hetero bifunctional cross linker for Immunogen prepara
Immunogen Region
437-458
Specificity
This blocking peptide is recommended for use in combination with CD4 antibody, STJ500473
Additional Info
Tissue Specificity
Highly expressed in T-helper cells. The presence of CD4 is a hallmark of T-helper cells which are specialized in the activation and growth of cytotoxic T-cells, regulation of B cells, or activation of phagocytes. CD4 is also present in other immune cells such as macrophages, dendritic cells or NK cells.
Post Translational Modifications
Palmitoylation and association with LCK contribute to the enrichment of CD4 in lipid rafts. Phosphorylated by PKC.phosphorylation at Ser-433 plays an important role for CD4 internalization.
Function
Integral membrane glycoprotein that plays an essential role in the immune response and serves multiple functions in responses against both external and internal offenses. In T-cells, functions primarily as a coreceptor for MHC class II molecule:peptide complex. The antigens presented by class II peptides are derived from extracellular proteins while class I peptides are derived from cytosolic proteins. Interacts simultaneously with the T-cell receptor (TCR) and the MHC class II presented by antigen presenting cells (APCs). In turn, recruits the Src kinase LCK to the vicinity of the TCR-CD3 complex. LCK then initiates different intracellular signaling pathways by phosphorylating various substrates ultimately leading to lymphokine production, motility, adhesion and activation of T-helper cells. In other cells such as macrophages or NK cells, plays a role in differentiation/activation, cytokine expression and cell migration in a TCR/LCK-independent pathway. Participates in the development of T-helper cells in the thymus and triggers the differentiation of monocytes into functional mature macrophages. (Microbial infection) Primary receptor for human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1). Down-regulated by HIV-1 Vpu. Acts as a receptor for Human Herpes virus 7/HHV-7.
Cell MembraneSingle-Pass Type I Membrane ProteinLocalizes To Lipid RaftsRemoved From Plasma Membrane By Hiv-1 Nef Protein That Increases Clathrin-Dependent Endocytosis Of This Antigen To Target It To Lysosomal DegradationCell Surface Expression Is Also Down-Modulated By Hiv-1 Envelope Polyprotein Gp160 That Interacts WithAnd Sequesters Cd4 In The Endoplasmic Reticulum