Reactive species
Human;Rat;Mouse;
Antibody type
Polyclonal Antibody
Immunogen
Synthesized peptide derived from human MICB
Specificity
This antibody detects endogenous levels of human MICB
Constitute
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide.
Source
Polyclonal, Rabbit,IgG
Dilution rate
IHC-p 1:50-200, WB 1:500-2000. IF 1:50-200
Purification process
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit serum by affinity-chromatography using specific immunogen.
Other name
MHC class I polypeptide-related sequence B (MIC-B)
Background
This gene encodes a heavily glycosylated protein which is a ligand for the NKG2D type II receptor. Binding of the ligand activates the cytolytic response of natural killer (NK) cells, CD8 alphabeta T cells, and gammadelta T cells which express the receptor. This protein is stress-induced and is similar to MHC class I molecules; however, it does not associate with beta-2-microglobulin or bind peptides. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2014],
Function
disease:Genetic variation in MICB is associated with cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex virus I seropositivity and this may be associated with schizophrenia risk.,disease:The MICA*004 allele is associated with susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis [MIM:180300]. Rheumatoid arthritis is a complex, multifactorial disorder. It is one of the most common autoimmune diseases and it is characterized by inflammation of synovial tissue and joint destruction.,function:Seems to have no role in antigen presentation. Acts as a stress-induced self-antigen that is recognized by gamma delta T cells. Ligand for the KLRK1/NKG2D receptor. Binding to KLRK1 leads to cell lysis.,induction:By heat shock, oxidative stress, retinoic acid, IFN-alpha and the DNA methyltransferase inhibitor 5-aza-2'-deoxycytidine. Induction by IFN-alpha is impaired in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus infection. Down-regulate
