MD-1 Antibody: Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are evolutionarily conserved pattern-recognition molecules that recognize different microbial products during infection and serve as an important link between the innate and adaptive immune responses. The signaling of these TLRs is kept under tight control by the expression of endogenous inhibiting proteins such as RP105, a recently identified homolog of TLR4. This protein, in association with MD-1, interacts with and inhibits the TLR4/MD-2 signaling pathway. While MD-2 can directly bind to LPS, one of the activating molecules of TLR4, the function of MD-1 is less well-known. It has been suggested however, that the RP105/MD-1 complex influences antibody production mediated by both TLR4/MD-2 and TLR2 receptor complexes.1) Takeda K, Kaisho T, and Akira S. Toll-like receptors. Annu. Rev. Immunol. 2003; 21:335-76.
Immunogen
MD-1 antibody was raised against a 15 amino acid synthetic peptide from near the center of human MD-1. The immunogen is located within the last 50 amino acids of MD-1.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
IgG
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
ELISAIHC-PWB
MD-1 antibody can be used for the detection of MD-1 by Western blot at 1 - 2 μg/mL. Antibody can also be used for immunohistochemistry starting at 2.5 μg/mL.
Immunohistochemistry of MD-1 in human spleen tissue with MD-1 antibody at 2.5 μg/mL.
Application
Western blot analysis of MD-1 in Daudi cell lysate with MD-1 antibody at (A) 1 and (B) 2 μg/mL.
Positive Control
1) Cat. No. 1224 - Daudi Cell Lysate
Application Notes
MD-1 antibody can be used for the detection of MD-1 by Western blot at 1 - 2 μg/mL. Antibody can also be used for immunohistochemistry starting at 2.5 μg/mL.
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
MD-1 antibody can be stored at 4˚C for three months and -20˚C, stable for up to one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.
Storage Buffer
MD-1 Antibody is supplied in PBS containing 0.02% sodium azide.