Host: Rabbit

Target Protein: B7H4

IR: Immunogen Range:50-100/282

Clonality: Polyclonal

Isotype: IgG

Entrez Gene: 79679

Swiss Prot: Q7Z7D3

Source: KLH conjugated synthetic peptide derived from human B7H4:50-100/282 

Purification: affinity purified by Protein A

Storage: 0.01M TBS(pH7.4) with 1% BSA, 0.03% Proclin300 and 50% Glycerol. Shipped at 4℃. Store at -20 °C for one year. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.

Background: B7-H4 protein is expressed on the surface of a variety of immune cells and functions as a negative regulator of T cell responses. While B7-H4 mRNA is widely distributed in mouse and human peripheral tissues, cell surface expression of B7-H4 protein is limited and shows an inducible pattern on hematopoietic cells. Putative receptor of B7-H4 can be upregulated on activated T cells. By arresting cell cycle, B7-H4 ligation of T cells has a profound inhibitory effect on the growth, cytokine secretion, and development of cytotoxicity. Administration of B7-H4Ig into mice impairs antigen-specific T cell responses whereas blockade of endogenous B7-H4 by specific monoclonal antibody promotes T cell responses. B7-H4 thus may participate in negative regulation of cell-mediated immunity in peripheral tissues.