AB205258

Anti-Kappa light chain antibody [KT128]

Name: Anti-Kappa light chain antibody [KT128] (ab205258) | Abcam
Brand: Abcam Limited
SKU: AB205258
Price: 535 USD
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Rat Monoclonal IGKC antibody. Suitable for WB and reacts with Mouse samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Full Length Protein corresponding to Mouse Igkc.

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Immunoglobulin kappa constant, Ig kappa chain C region MOPC 21, Igkc

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Western blot - Anti-Kappa light chain antibody [KT128] (AB205258)

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Western blot - Anti-Kappa light chain antibody [KT128] (ab205258) at 1/500 dilution

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Mouse antibody with lambda light chain

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Mouse antibody with kappa light chain

Secondary

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Peroxidase conjugated secondary

Predicted band size: 25 kDa

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Key facts

Host species

Rat

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

KT128

Isotype

IgG2a

Carrier free

Reacts with

Mouse

Applications

applications

Immunogen

Full Length Protein corresponding to Mouse Igkc. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

P01837

Specificity

ab205258 does not react with mouse Ig lambda light chain.

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Reactivity data

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Properties and storage information

Form

Liquid

Purification technique

Affinity purification Protein G

Storage buffer

Preservative: 0.09% Sodium azide 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

See full target information Igkc

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Publications (1)

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Investigative ophthalmology & visual science 60:4619-4631 PubMed31675426

2019

Characterization of LSD1 Expression Within the Murine Eye.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Salma Ferdous,Hans E Grossniklaus,Jeffrey H Boatright,John M Nickerson

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Anti-Kappa light chain antibody [KT128]

Western blot - Anti-Kappa light chain antibody [KT128] (AB205258)

Key facts

Host species

Clonality

Clone number

Isotype

Carrier free

Reacts with

Applications

Immunogen

Specificity

Reactivity data

Properties and storage information

Form

Purification technique

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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