Th-POK antibody (PE)

Catalog No. ABIN2662884

This Mouse Monoclonal antibody specifically detects Th-POK in FACS. It exhibits reactivity toward Human.

Quick Overview for Th-POK antibody (PE) (ABIN2662884)

Target: Th-POK

Reactivity: Human

Host: Mouse

Clonality: Monoclonal

Conjugate: PE

Application: Flow Cytometry (FACS)

Clone: 11H11A14

Product Details

Purification: The antibody was purified by affinity chromatography and conjugated with PE under optimal conditions. The solution is free of unconjugated PE and unconjugated antibody.

Isotype: IgG1 kappa

Application Details

Application Notes: Optimal working dilution should be determined by the investigator.

Restrictions: For Research Use only

Handling

Buffer: Phosphate-buffered solution, pH 7.2, containing 0.09 % sodium azide and 0.2 % (w/v) BSA .

Preservative: Sodium azide

Precaution of Use: This product contains Sodium azide: a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.

Handling Advice: Protect from prolonged exposure to light. Do not freeze.

Storage: 4 °C

Storage Comment: The antibody solution should be stored undiluted between 2°C and 8°C.

Target Details

Target: Th-POK

Background: Th-POK is a member of the BTB-POZ domain-containing zinc finger transcription factor family. It regulates gene expression during intrathymic T cell differentiation. A single autosomal recessive mutation of the Th-POK gene results in the absence of mature CD4+ helper T cells, called helper-deficient (HD) phenotype. In Th-POK deficient mice, MHC class II restricted thymocytes are redirected to the CD8+ T cell lineage. On the contrary, forced expression of Th-POK redirects MHC class I restricted thymocytes to the CD4+ T cell lineage. Inactivation of Th-POK in mature CD4+ T cells results in induction of the genes preferentially expressed in CD8+ T cells, such as CD8, granzyme B, and IFN-γ. These findings suggest that Th-POK is essential in promoting commitment of immature T cells to the CD4 lineage and maintaining the characteristics of mature CD4+ T helper cells.