TLR5 antibodies are immunoglobulins targeting the extracellular or intracellular domains of TLR5, a transmembrane protein critical for recognizing bacterial flagellin. HRP conjugation allows enzymatic detection in assays like Western blot (WB), immunohistochemistry (IHC), and flow cytometry (FC).
Molecular Characteristics:
HRP-conjugated TLR5 antibodies are optimized for diverse experimental workflows:
Functional Insights:
Clone: Monoclonal (e.g., 85B152.5 for Novus Biologicals NBP1-97728H) .
Immunogen: Synthetic peptides or recombinant TLR5 extracellular domains (e.g., Ile21-Phe115) .
Western Blot: Bands at ~97–100 kDa in human A549, THP-1, and RAW 264.7 cells .
IHC: Localized staining in human intestinal mucosa and liver parenchyma .
Infection Susceptibility: The TLR5 392STOP polymorphism abolishes flagellin signaling, increasing pneumonia risk (Legionella pneumophila) .
Liver Regeneration: TLR5 activation enhances hepatocyte proliferation post-hepatectomy via NF-κB/STAT3 pathways .
Neurodegeneration: Soluble TLR5 ectodomain reduces amyloid-β plaques in Alzheimer’s models by direct binding .
Specificity: Verified via knockout controls (e.g., Tlr5−/− mice) .
Batch Consistency: Protein G purification ensures >90% purity .
Toll-like receptor 5 (TLR5) is a pattern recognition receptor (PRR) expressed on the cell surface. It plays a crucial role in activating innate immunity and the inflammatory response. TLR5 recognizes pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) and microbe-associated molecular patterns (MAMPs) expressed by pathogens and commensal microbiota, respectively. Ligand binding, such as to bacterial flagellins, triggers recruitment of intracellular adapter proteins MYD88 and TRIF, leading to NF-κB activation, cytokine secretion, and the induction of inflammation. TLR5 is thus essential for maintaining the delicate balance between the intestinal epithelium and enteric microbes, significantly contributing to gut microbiota composition throughout life.
Numerous studies highlight the involvement of TLR5 in various biological processes and disease states. Key findings include: