Research Grade
Reactivity: Human
ELISA
Host: Mammalian Cells
Monoclonal
unconjugated
Recombinant Antibody
Application Notes
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.
Preservative
Without preservative
Handling Advice
Use a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage
-20 °C
Storage Comment
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.