TIM-4 antibody | RMT4-54
Rat anti Mouse TIM-4 antibody, clone RMT4-54 recognizes mouse Tim-4 (T-cell immunoglobulin mucin 4), a transmembrane glycoprotein and member of the immunoglobulin superfamily, exclusively expressed by antigen-presenting cells, which acts as the natural ligand of Tim-1, involved in T-cell expansion and cytokine production.
Tim-4 is reported to be crucial for the phagocytosis of apoptotic cells by peritoneal macrophages, and studies have shown that interaction between Tim-1 on Th2 cells and Tim-4 on DCs, enhances Th2 cell function. The TIM-4 gene locus is associated with predisposition to asthma in both mice and humans and may be considered as a candidate disease gene for asthma.
Clone RMT4-54 significantly inhibits the efficient phagocytosis of apoptotic cells by PRMs (peritoneal resident Mac1+ cells), but not PEMs (peritoneal exudate Mac1+ cells) (Nakayama, M. et al. 2009).
Tim-4 is reported to be crucial for the phagocytosis of apoptotic cells by peritoneal macrophages, and studies have shown that interaction between Tim-1 on Th2 cells and Tim-4 on DCs, enhances Th2 cell function. The TIM-4 gene locus is associated with predisposition to asthma in both mice and humans and may be considered as a candidate disease gene for asthma.
Clone RMT4-54 significantly inhibits the efficient phagocytosis of apoptotic cells by PRMs (peritoneal resident Mac1+ cells), but not PEMs (peritoneal exudate Mac1+ cells) (Nakayama, M. et al. 2009).
Product Details
- Target Species
- Mouse
- Product Form
- Purified IgG - liquid
- Preparation
- Purified IgG prepared by affinity chromatography on Protein G from tissue culture supernatant
- Buffer Solution
- Phosphate buffered saline
- Preservative Stabilisers
0.09% Sodium Azide - Carrier Free
- Yes
- Immunogen
- Tim-4-Ig, consisting of amino acids 1-288 of mouse Tim-4, coupled with the Fc portion of mouse IgG2a.
- Approx. Protein Concentrations
- IgG concentration 1.0mg/ml
- Fusion Partners
- Lymph node cells from immunised SD rats were fused with cells of the P3U1 myeloma cell line.
Storage Information
- Storage
- Store at +4oC or at -20oC if preferred.
This product should be stored undiluted.
Storage in frost-free freezers is not recommended. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing as this may denature the antibody. Should this product contain a precipitate we recommend microcentrifugation before use. - Shelf Life
- 18 months from date of despatch.
More Information
- UniProt
- Q6U7R4 Related reagents
- Entrez Gene
- Timd4 Related reagents
- GO Terms
- GO:0016021 integral to membrane
- Regulatory
- For research purposes only
Applications of TIM-4 antibody
| Application Name | Verified | Min Dilution | Max Dilution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flow Cytometry | 1/25 | 1/200 | |
| Immunofluorescence | |||
| Immunohistology - Paraffin |
Where this antibody has not been tested for use in a particular technique this does not necessarily exclude its use in such procedures. Suggested working dilutions are given as a guide only. It is recommended that the user titrates the antibody for use in their own system using appropriate negative/positive controls.
- Flow Cytometry
- Use 10ul of the suggested working dilution to label 106 cells in 100ul.
- Histology Positive Control Tissue
- Mouse spleen
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Negative Isotype Controls Available
| Description | Product Code | Pack Size | Applications | List Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rat IgG2a Negative Control | MCA1212 | 1 ml | E F |
Useful Reagents Available
| Description | Product Code | Pack Size | Applications | List Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigen Retrieval Buffer, pH8.0 | BUF025A | 500 ml | P | ||
| Antigen Retrieval Buffer, pH8.0 | BUF025C | 50 ml | P |
Product Specific References
References for TIM-4 antibody
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Nakayama, M. et al. (2009) Tim-3 mediates phagocytosis of apoptotic cells and cross-presentation.
Blood. 113 (16): 3821-30.
Further Reading
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Freeman, G.J. et al. (2010) TIM genes: a family of cell surface phosphatidylserine receptors that regulate innate and adaptive immunity.
Immunol Rev. 235 (1): 172-89.
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