Recombinant Rat CD89 / FCAR protein (Catalog#80014-R08H)
Preparation
Produced in rabbits immunized with purified, recombinant Rat CD89 / FCAR (rR CD89 / FCAR; Catalog#80014-R08H; NP_973721.1; Met 1-Asn 228). Total IgG was purified by Protein A affinity chromatography.
Source
Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
Purification
Protein A
Formulation
0.2 μm filtered solution in PBS
Conjugate
Unconjugated
Form
Liquid
Shipping
This antibody is shipped as liquid solution at ambient temperature. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.
Storage
This antibody can be stored at 2℃-8℃ for one month without detectable loss of activity. Antibody products are stable for twelve months from date of receipt when stored at -20℃ to -80℃. Preservative-Free. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Synonyms: Anti-CD89 Antibody
Background Information
Full Name
Fc fragment of IgA receptor
Description
FCAR, also called FcαRI or CD89, is a type I transmembrane receptor for Fc region of IgA which is the most abundant immunoglobulin in mucosal areas but is only the second most common antibody isotype in serum. This receptor is present on the surface of myeloid lineage cells such as neutrophils, monocytes, macrophages, and eosinophils, especially phagocytes located in mucosal areas. Upon ligand IgA binding, FcαRI associates with the FcR γ signaling molecule bearing the immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif (ITAM) through a unique charge-based mechanism and triggers multiple cell-mediated immune responses. It has been reported that Fc RI is a dual-function receptor that can mediate both inflammatory and anti-inflammatory responses depending on the type of interaction with its ligand. Sustained aggregation of FCAR results in activation of target-cell functions such as antigen presentation and cytokine release. In contrast, Monomeric targeting with serum IgA or with a variety of anti-FcαRI Fab fragments triggers an inhibitory response and additionally induces apoptosis. FcαRI thus play an fundamental role in preventing tumor development and growth, as well as in controlling inflammation.
Research Areas
ITIM/ITAM Immunoreceptors and Related Molecules
Fc Receptors
References
Maliszewski, C.R. et al., 1990, J. Exp. Med. 172: 1665-1672.