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Rabbit Anti-VSIG4/FITC Conjugated antibody
background:
T cell activation by APCs is positively and negatively regulated by members of the B7 family. We have identified a previously unknown function for B7 familyrelated protein SLVset and Ig domaincontaining 4 (VSIG4). Administration to mice of soluble VSIG4-Ig fusion molecules reduced the induction of T cell responses in vivo and inhibited the production of Th celldependent IgG responses. Unlike that of B7 family members, surface expression of VSIG4 was restricted to resting tissue macrophages and absent upon activation by LPS or in autoimmune inflammatory foci. The specific expression of VSIG4 on resting macrophages in tissue suggests that this inhibitory ligand may be important for the maintenance of T cell unresponsiveness in healthy tissues.
Function:
Phagocytic receptor, strong negative regulator of T-cell proliferation and IL2 production. Potent inhibitor of the alternative complement pathway convertases.
Subcellular Location:
Membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein (Probable).
Tissue Specificity:
Abundantly expressed in several fetal tissues. In adult tissues, highest expression in lung and placenta. Expressed in resting macrophages.
Similarity:
Contains 2 Ig-like (immunoglobulin-like) domains.
Database links:
Entrez Gene: 11326 Human
Entrez Gene: 27836 Mouse
Entrez Gene: 312102 Rat
Omim: 300353 Human
SwissProt: Q9Y279 Human
Unigene: 8904 Human
Unigene: 26781 Mouse
Unigene: 27693 Rat
Important Note:
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications.
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