CD3G Human, Sf9

CD3G Human Recombinant, Sf9

CD3G Human Recombinant, produced in Sf9 Insect cells, is a single, glycosylated polypeptide chain consisting of 103 amino acids (23-116 a.a.). With a molecular mass of 11.8kDa, it features a 6 amino acids His tag at the C-Terminus. The protein is purified using proprietary chromatographic techniques ensuring high purity.
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Cat. No.
BT28197
Source

Sf9, Insect cells.

Appearance
Clear solution, sterile filtered.

CD3e Human

CD3e Human Recombinant

Recombinant human CD3e, produced in E. coli, is a single polypeptide chain with a molecular weight of 14.1 kDa. It comprises 127 amino acids (23-126). A 23 amino acid His-tag is fused to the N-terminus of CD3e, which is then purified using proprietary chromatographic techniques.
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Cat. No.
BT28041
Source
E.coli.
Appearance
A clear, colorless solution that has been sterilized by filtration.

CD3G Human

CD3G Human Recombinant

Recombinant human CD3G, expressed in E. coli, is a non-glycosylated polypeptide chain. It comprises 117 amino acids (residues 23-116), with a molecular weight of 13.1 kDa. The protein includes a 23 amino acid His-tag at the N-terminus and is purified using specialized chromatographic methods.
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Cat. No.
BT28129
Source
E.coli.
Appearance
A clear, colorless, and sterile-filtered solution.
Definition and Classification

CD3, or Cluster of Differentiation 3, is a protein complex and T cell co-receptor that plays a crucial role in the activation of both cytotoxic T cells (CD8+ naive T cells) and T helper cells (CD4+ naive T cells). The CD3 complex is composed of four distinct chains: CD3γ, CD3δ, and two CD3ε chains . These chains associate with the T-cell receptor (TCR) and the CD3-zeta (ζ-chain) to generate an activation signal in T lymphocytes .

Biological Properties

Key Biological Properties: CD3 is a highly related cell-surface protein of the immunoglobulin superfamily containing a single extracellular immunoglobulin domain . The transmembrane region of the CD3 chains is negatively charged, allowing these chains to associate with the positively charged TCR chains .

Expression Patterns and Tissue Distribution: CD3 is expressed on the surface of T cells, which are a type of white blood cell central to the immune response . The CD3 complex is tightly associated with the T cell receptor, which recognizes specific antigens presented by other cells .

Biological Functions

Primary Biological Functions: The primary function of CD3 is to transmit signals from the T cell receptor (TCR) to the inside of the T cell . When the TCR recognizes and binds to an antigen, CD3 helps initiate a cascade of intracellular events that activate the T cell .

Role in Immune Responses and Pathogen Recognition: CD3 is crucial for the activation of T cells, which are essential for attacking infected or cancerous cells and coordinating the immune response . It plays a vital role in the TCR signaling pathway, influencing the positive and negative selection of thymic T cells, regulating cell surface receptor signaling pathways, and promoting T cell differentiation and activation .

Modes of Action

Mechanisms with Other Molecules and Cells: The CD3 complex serves as a T cell co-receptor that associates noncovalently with the T cell receptor (TCR) . The TCR cannot bind free epitopes/antigen; instead, it binds enzymatically cleaved fragments of larger polypeptides associated with major histocompatibility complexes (MHC) .

Binding Partners and Downstream Signaling Cascades: Upon antigen stimulation, the intracellular domains of CD3 undergo conformational changes. Src family protein tyrosine kinases (PTKs) then phosphorylate the tyrosine residues within the immune receptor tyrosine activation motif (ITAM) of the TCR/CD3 complex . This phosphorylation creates docking sites for proteins containing SH2 domains, such as ZAP-70, which subsequently initiates downstream signaling pathways .

Regulatory Mechanisms

Regulatory Mechanisms Controlling Expression and Activity: The expression and activity of CD3 are regulated through various mechanisms, including transcriptional regulation and post-translational modifications . Phosphorylation of the ITAM on CD3 renders the CD3 chain capable of binding an enzyme called ZAP70, a kinase that is important in the signaling cascade of the T cell .

Transcriptional Regulation and Post-Translational Modifications: Dynamic regulation of TCR/CD3 complexes on the cell surface plays a critical role in controlling antigen-dependent T cell-mediated immune responses .

Applications

Biomedical Research: CD3 is extensively used in biomedical research to study T cell activation and immune responses .

Diagnostic Tools: Anti-CD3 antibodies are used in several scientific applications, including Flow Cytometry, Immunohistochemistry, Western Blot, Immunocytochemistry, and Immunoprecipitation .

Therapeutic Strategies: Monoclonal antibodies against CD3 are used to modulate the immune response in diseases like type 1 diabetes and in preventing organ transplant rejection . CD3ε is critical for bispecific antibodies and immunotherapy, CD3δ shows promise in treating immune deficiencies, and CD3ζ plays a crucial role in CAR-T therapy .

Role in the Life Cycle

Role Throughout the Life Cycle: CD3 plays a significant role throughout the life cycle, from development to aging and disease. It is involved in the positive and negative selection of thymic T cells, which is crucial for the development of a functional and self-tolerant T cell repertoire . CD3 also regulates various signaling pathways, including the transmembrane receptor protein tyrosine kinase signaling pathway and the apoptosis signaling pathway, significantly impacting gene expression and apoptosis processes .

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