ELISA, neutralization, functional assays such as bioanalytical PK and ADA assays, and those assays for studying biological pathways affected by rituximab.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Format
Liquid
Concentration
1 mg/mL
Buffer
PBS, pH 7.4, no stabilizers or preservatives.
Agent conservateur
Without preservative
Conseil sur la manipulation
Use a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Stock
-20 °C
Stockage commentaire
12 months from date of receipt, -20 to -70°C as supplied. 1 month from date of receipt, 2 to 8°C as supplied.
B-lymphocyte antigen CD20 encoded by the MS4A1 gene is an activated-glycosylated phosphoprotein on the surface of all B-cells. The function of the membrane protein is to stimulate B-cell immune response, specifically against T-independent antigens though its natural ligand remains unknown. CD20 is important for the development and differentiation of B-cells into plasma cells. CD20 belongs to the membrane-spanning 4A family with common structural features, similar intron/exon splice boundaries, and unique expression patterns among hematopoietic cells and nonlymphoid tissues.
Rituximab, a chimeric anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody, destroys B cells and is used to treat diseases with excessive numbers of B cells, overactive B cells, or dysfunctional B cells, such as many lymphomas, leukemias, transplant rejection, and autoimmune disorders.