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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TdT antibody [41A] (AB68886)
ab68886 (1 : 100) staining TdT in human thymus tissue by immunohistochemistry using formalin fixed, paraffin embedded tissue.
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-TdT antibody [41A] (AB68886)
ab68886 (1 : 100) staining human TdT in human thymus by immunohistochemistry using formalin fixed, paraffin embedded tissue.
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Biological function summary
Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase plays an important role in the adaptive immune system. By adding random nucleotides to the V(D)J regions during the development of T and B cells it enhances the variability of antigen receptors. Although TdT does not form part of a larger protein complex its activity directly influences the effectiveness of antigen recognition by lymphocytes important for immune surveillance and response.
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Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase fits into the V(D)J recombination pathway which is essential for the assembly of diverse antigen receptor genes in immature lymphocytes. This enzyme works in conjunction with proteins like RAG1/RAG2 which initiate the DNA cleavage process necessary for recombination and with DNA ligase IV for the joining stage. Enhanced diversity generated by TdT's activity substantiates an effective and adaptable immune response.
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The Journal of clinical investigation 122:1403-15 PubMed22378041
2012
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