Rabbit polyclonal to CXCR4CXCR4 (fusin, LESTR or HUMSTR) is a principal coreceptor for T-cell tropic strains of HIV-1 fusion and entry of human white blood cells. CXCR4 is also required for the infection by dual-tropic strains of HIV-1 and mediates CD4 independent infection by HIV-2. The a-chemokine SDF-1 is the ligand for CXCR4 and prevents infection by T-tropic HIV-1. CXCR4 associates with the surface CD4-gp120 complex before HIV enters target cells. CXCR4 messenger RNA levels correlated with HIV-1 permissiveness in diverse human cell types. Antibodies to CXCR4 block HIV-1 and HIV-2 fusion and infection of human target cells. The amino-terminal domain and the second extracellular loop of CXCR4 serve as HIV biding sites.CXCR4 is highly expressed in brain and heart, and in white blood cells, vascular endothelial cells, and umbilical cord endothelial cells.
Immunogen
Synthetic peptide: ILSKGKRGGHS, corresponding to amino acids 328-338 of Human CXCR4.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
IgG
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
WB
WB: Use at a concentration of 1 - 2 μg/ml. Detects a band of approximately 45 kDa (predicted molecular weight: 42 kDa). Optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user.:
Western blot analysis of 15 µg of whole cell lysate from HeLa cells with anti-CXCR4 at 1 ug/ml.
Positive Control
Whole cell lysate from HeLa cells.
Application Notes
WB: Use at a concentration of 1 - 2 μg/ml. Detects a band of approximately 45 kDa (predicted molecular weight: 42 kDa). Optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user.:
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
Keep as concentrated solution. Store at 4ºC short term. For extended storage aliquot and store at -20ºC or below. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.