Biotin Anti-Flagellin antibody

Supplementary information

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Biological function summary

Flagellin proteins initiate immune responses as a pathogen-associated molecular pattern (PAMP). It forms part of the complex bacterial flagellar filament. When exposed to host organisms such as humans it can trigger innate immune responses via Toll-like receptor 5 (TLR5). This interaction stimulates cytokine production which can induce an immediate immune system reply to pathogenic bacterial invasion. Due to these interactions flagellin plays an essential role in bridging pathogen encounter and host defense mechanisms.

Pathways

Flagellin interacts significantly with the immune signaling system notably the NF-kB signaling pathway. Upon flagellin binding to TLR5 it activates a cascade leading to NF-kB pathway activation. This results in the transcription of various genes involved in inflammation and immune responses. Flagellin also links indirectly to the MAPK signaling pathway through TLR5 which mediates inflammatory responses. These pathways highlight flagellin's pivotal role in immune system activation and regulation.