MICA is expressed on the cell surface, although unlike canonical class I molecules does not seem to associate with beta-2-microglobulin. It is thought that MICA functions as a stress-induced antigen that is broadly recognized by intestinal epithelial gamma delta T cells.MICA encodes the higly polymorphic MHC (HLA) class I chain-related gene A. The protein product is expressed on the cell surface, although unlike canonical class I molecules does not seem to associate with beta-2-microglobulin. It is thought that MICA functions as a stress-induced antigen that is broadly recognized by intestinal epithelial gamma delta T cells.1) Boissel, N., (2006) J. Immunol. 176 (8), 5108-5116.
Immunogen
Antibody produced in rabbits immunized with a synthetic peptide corresponding a region of human MICA.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
ELISAWB
MICA antibody can be used for detection of MICA by ELISA at 1:312500. MICA antibody can be used for detection of MICA by western blot at 2.5 μg/mL, and HRP conjugated secondary antibody should be diluted 1:50,000 - 100,000.
MICA antibody can be used for detection of MICA by ELISA at 1:312500. MICA antibody can be used for detection of MICA by western blot at 2.5 μg/mL, and HRP conjugated secondary antibody should be diluted 1:50,000 - 100,000.
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
For short periods of storage (days) store at 4˚C. For longer periods of storage, store MICA antibody at -20˚C. As with any antibody avoid repeat freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage Buffer
IgG in phosphate buffered saline , pH 7.4, 150mM NaCl, 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol.Store at -20 °C.Stable for 12 months from date of receipt