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Other Monoclonal Antibodies

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Product List

MAPKSP1 antibody

MAPK Scaffold Protein 1, Mouse Anti Human

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Cat. No.

BT24525

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A clear and colorless solution that has been sterilized by filtration.

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MFAP4 Antibody

Microfibrillar-associated Protein 4, Mouse Anti Human

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Cat. No.

BT24987

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A clear and colorless solution that has been sterilized by filtration.

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MHC Class I, H-2K Antibody

MHC Class I, (H-2K) Mouse Antibody

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Cat. No.

BT25087

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MHC Class I, H-2K Antibody, Biotin

MHC Class I, (H-2K) Mouse Antibody, Biotin

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Cat. No.

BT25163

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MHC Class I, H-2K Antibody, FITC

MHC Class I, (H-2K) Mouse Antibody, FITC

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Cat. No.

BT25231

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MRSA Antibody

MRSA (Staphylococcus aureus), Mouse Antibody

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Cat. No.

BT26387

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NELL2 Antibody

NEL-Like 2, Monoclonal Mouse Anti Human Antibody

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Cat. No.

BT27458

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NFATC1 Antibody

Nuclear factor of activated T-cells cytoplasmic 1, Mouse Anti Human

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Cat. No.

BT27570

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KRAS Antibody

Kirsten Rat Sarcoma Viral Oncogene, Mouse Anti Human

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Cat. No.

BT22731

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A clear and colorless solution that has been sterilized through filtration.

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NKp30 Antibody

Natural killer cell p30-related protein, Mouse Anti Human

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Cat. No.

BT27655

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The antibody solution is sterile-filtered and colorless.

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Introduction

Definition and Classification

Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are laboratory-produced molecules engineered to serve as substitute antibodies that can restore, enhance, or mimic the immune system’s attack on cells. They are produced by identical immune cells that are all clones of a unique parent cell. Monoclonal antibodies can be classified based on their source and structure:

Murine mAbs: Derived from mouse cells.
Chimeric mAbs: Contain both human and mouse components.
Humanized mAbs: Mostly human, with only small mouse-derived components.
Human mAbs: Fully human antibodies.

Biological Properties

Monoclonal antibodies exhibit several key biological properties:

Protein Sequence: Identical protein sequences and antigen-binding sites.
Expression Patterns: Produced by B lymphocytes and expressed in hybridoma cells.
Tissue Distribution: Can be designed to target specific tissues or cells, such as cancer cells.

Biological Functions

Monoclonal antibodies play crucial roles in the immune system:

Pathogen Recognition: Bind to specific antigens on pathogens, marking them for destruction.
Immune Response: Enhance the immune system’s ability to fight infections and diseases.
Therapeutic Functions: Used in treating various diseases, including cancer, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases.

Modes of Action

Monoclonal antibodies interact with other molecules and cells through various mechanisms:

Binding Partners: Bind to specific antigens on target cells.
Downstream Signaling Cascades: Trigger immune responses by activating immune cells and complement systems.
Effector Functions: Engage Fc receptors on immune cells, leading to cell-mediated cytotoxicity.

Regulatory Mechanisms

The expression and activity of monoclonal antibodies are tightly regulated:

Transcriptional Regulation: Controlled by specific transcription factors that regulate the expression of antibody genes.
Post-Translational Modifications: Undergo modifications such as glycosylation, which can affect their stability and function.

Applications

Monoclonal antibodies have a wide range of applications in biomedical research and medicine:

Diagnostic Tools: Used in assays to detect specific antigens in samples.
Therapeutic Strategies: Employed in the treatment of cancers, autoimmune diseases, and infectious diseases.
Biomedical Research: Serve as tools to study cellular processes and disease mechanisms.

Role in the Life Cycle

Monoclonal antibodies play roles throughout the life cycle:

Development: Used in prenatal diagnostics and treatments.
Aging: Help manage age-related diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s.
Disease: Provide targeted therapies for various diseases, improving patient outcomes.