AB233888

Anti-Kappa light chain antibody [KLC264] - BSA and Azide free

Name: Anti-Kappa light chain antibody [KLC264] - BSA and Azide free (ab233888) | Abcam
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SKU: AB233888
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Mouse Monoclonal IGKC antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P, WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Full Length Protein corresponding to Human IGKV1D-16.

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Immunoglobulin kappa constant, Ig kappa chain C region, Ig kappa chain C region AG, Ig kappa chain C region CUM, Ig kappa chain C region EU, Ig kappa chain C region OU, Ig kappa chain C region ROY, Ig kappa chain C region TI, IGKC

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Kappa light chain antibody [KLC264] - BSA and Azide free (AB233888)

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Kappa light chain antibody [KLC264] - BSA and Azide free (AB233888)

Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded human tonsil tissue stained for Kappa light chain using ab233888 at 1 μg/ml in immunohistochemical analysis.

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Western blot - Anti-Kappa light chain antibody [KLC264] - BSA and Azide free (AB233888)

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Western blot - Anti-Kappa light chain antibody [KLC264] - BSA and Azide free (ab233888) at 1 µg/mL

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Human spleen lysate

Predicted band size: 108 kDa,21 kDa,25 kDa,29 kDa,35 kDa,36 kDa

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Key facts

Host species

Mouse

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

KLC264

Isotype

IgG1

Light chain type

kappa

Carrier free

Yes

Reacts with

Human

Applications

IHC-P, WB

applications

Immunogen

Recombinant Full Length Protein corresponding to Human IGKV1D-16.

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Reactivity data

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Properties and storage information

Form

Liquid

Purification technique

Affinity purification Protein A/G

Purification notes

Purified from bioreactor concentrate.

Storage buffer

pH: 7.2 - 7.4 Constituents: PBS

Shipped at conditions

Blue Ice

Appropriate short-term storage duration

1-2 weeks

Appropriate short-term storage conditions

+4°C

Appropriate long-term storage conditions

-20°C

Aliquoting information

Upon delivery aliquot

Storage information

Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

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Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

The kappa light chain alternatively known as Ig kappa chain is a component of immunoglobulins which are important for immune response. This protein has a molecular mass of roughly 25 kDa. It predominantly expresses in B lymphocytes where it pairs with heavy chains to form antibodies. Its expression is indicative of mature B cell functions serving as a marker for certain types of immune cells. The kappa light chain can also be detected outside of cells circulating in the blood and other bodily fluids.

Biological function summary

Kappa light chains are integral to the structure and function of antibodies. As part of the immunoglobulin molecule these chains contribute to antigen specificity by combining with heavy chains. Together they form the antigen-binding site. The kappa light chain is not part of a multiprotein complex; rather it directly participates in the antibody response. The presence of either kappa or lambda light chains can determine the particularities of antibody characteristics.

Pathways

Kappa light chains are elements of the immunological pathways notably the adaptive immune response. They interact with other proteins like immunoglobulin heavy chains to neutralize pathogens. The constant region of the kappa chain plays a role in determining the isotype of immunoglobulins which affects how antibodies mediate immune effector functions. Cross-linking of surface immunoglobulin by antigens can trigger B cell activation an essential step in the adaptive immune system.

Kappa light chains associate closely with multiple myeloma and certain types of lymphomas. Overproduction of kappa light chains in these diseases results in high levels detectable in the serum or urine which can be used diagnostically as markers. Also dysregulation of kappa chains correlates with autoimmune disorders whereby the immune system incorrectly targets its tissues. In disorders like these the interplay between kappa and lambda chains often arises showing imbalance between the two as a sign of abnormal B cell activity.

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Product protocols

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Target data

Constant region of immunoglobulin light chains. Immunoglobulins, also known as antibodies, are membrane-bound or secreted glycoproteins produced by B lymphocytes. In the recognition phase of humoral immunity, the membrane-bound immunoglobulins serve as receptors which, upon binding of a specific antigen, trigger the clonal expansion and differentiation of B lymphocytes into immunoglobulins-secreting plasma cells. Secreted immunoglobulins mediate the effector phase of humoral immunity, which results in the elimination of bound antigens (PubMed : 20176268, PubMed : 22158414). The antigen binding site is formed by the variable domain of one heavy chain, together with that of its associated light chain. Thus, each immunoglobulin has two antigen binding sites with remarkable affinity for a particular antigen. The variable domains are assembled by a process called V-(D)-J rearrangement and can then be subjected to somatic hypermutations which, after exposure to antigen and selection, allow affinity maturation for a particular antigen (PubMed : 17576170, PubMed : 20176268).

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Publications (1)

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JCI insight 5: PubMed32853177

2020

Contribution of plasma cells and B cells to hidradenitis suppurativa pathogenesis.

Applications

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Species

Unspecified reactive species

Johann E Gudjonsson,Lam C Tsoi,Feiyang Ma,Allison C Billi,K R van Straalen,A R J V Vossen,H H van der Zee,Paul W Harms,Rachael Wasikowski,Christine M Yee,Syed M Rizvi,Xianying Xing,Enze Xing,Olesya Plazyo,Chang Zeng,Matthew T Patrick,Margaret M Lowe,Richard E Burney,Jeffrey H Kozlow,Jill R Cherry-Bukowiec,Yanyun Jiang,Joseph Kirma,Stephan Weidinger,Kelly C Cushing,Michael D Rosenblum,Celine Berthier,Amanda S MacLeod,John J Voorhees,Fei Wen,J Michelle Kahlenberg,Emanual Maverakis,Robert L Modlin,Errol P Prens

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Anti-Kappa light chain antibody [KLC264] - BSA and Azide free

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Kappa light chain antibody [KLC264] - BSA and Azide free (AB233888)

Western blot - Anti-Kappa light chain antibody [KLC264] - BSA and Azide free (AB233888)

Key facts

Host species

Clonality

Clone number

Isotype

Light chain type

Carrier free

Reacts with

Applications

Immunogen

Reactivity data

Properties and storage information

Form

Purification technique

Purification notes

Storage buffer

Shipped at conditions

Appropriate short-term storage duration

Appropriate short-term storage conditions

Appropriate long-term storage conditions

Aliquoting information

Storage information

Supplementary information

Biological function summary

Pathways

Product protocols

Target data

Publications (1)

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