Product Name :
TIM3 polyclonal antibody Background :
T cell Ig- and mucin-domain-containing molecules (TIMs) are a family of transmembrane proteins expressed by various immune cells. TIM-3 is an inhibitory molecule that is induced following T cell activation . TIM-3 is expressed by exhausted T cells in the settings of chronic infection and cancer , and tumor-infiltrating T cells that coexpress PD-1 and TIM-3 exhibit the most severe exhausted phenotype . Tumor-infiltrating dendritic cells (DCs) also express TIM-3. TIM-3 expression on DCs was found to suppress innate immunity by reducing the immunogenicity of nucleic acids released by dying tumor cells . Research studies show that heterodimerization of TIM-3 with CEACAM-1 is critical for the inhibitory function of TIM-3, and co-blockade of TIM-3 and CEACAM-1 enhanced antitumor responses in a mouse model of colorectal cancer . In addition, blockade of TIM-3 in mouse models of autoimmunity enhanced the severity of disease . Finally, binding of Galectin-9 to TIM-3 expressed by Th1 cells induces T cell death . Product :
Liquid in 0.42% Potassium phosphate, 0.87% Sodium chloride, pH 7.3, 30% glycerol, and 0.01% sodium azide. Storage&Stability :
Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles. Specificity :
Recognizes endogenous levels of TIM3 protein. Immunogen :
KLH-conjugated synthetic peptide of human TIM3 Conjugate :
Unconjugated Modification :
Unmodification

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  Western blot analysis of TIM3 expression in HepG2 (A), BT474 (B), mouse lung (C), mouse thymus (D) whole cell lysates.
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  Immunohistochemical analysis of TIM3 staining in human breast cancer formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue section. The section was pre-treated using heat mediated antigen retrieval with sodium citrate buffer (pH 6.0). The section was then incubated with the antibody at room temperature and detected using an HRP conjugated compact polymer system. DAB was used as the chromogen. The section was then counterstained with haematoxylin and mounted with DPX.

Bioworld Biotech only provide peptides for our antibodies and do not provide additional peptide customization services.

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Price/Size :

USD 368/1mg/vial

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Tips: 

For phospho antibody, we provide phospho peptide（0.5mg) and non-phospho peptide(0.5mg).

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Describe :

Blocking peptides are peptides that bind specifically to the target antibody and block antibody binding. These peptide usually contains the epitope recognized by the antibody. Antibodies bound to the blocking peptide no longer bind to the epitope on the target protein. This mechanism is useful when non-specific binding is an issue, for example, in Western blotting (WB) and Immunohistochemistry (IHC). By comparing the staining from the blocked antibody versus the antibody alone, one can see which staining is specific; Specific binding will be absent from the western blot or IHC performed with the neutralized antibody.

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Formula:

Synthetic peptide was lyophilized with 100% acetonitrile and is supplied as a powder. Reconstitute with 0.1 ml DI water for a final concentration of 10 mg/ml.The purity is >90%,tested by HPLC and MS.

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Storage:

The freeze-dried powder is more stable. For short time at 2-8°C. For long term storage store at -20°C. 

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Note :

This product is for research use only (RUO only). Not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.

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