ANTI-FGFR-4 CLONE 29.2 (C005B-451827)

General description

Fibroblast growth factor receptor 4 (UniProt: P22455; also known as EC: 2.7.10.1, FGFR-4, CD334) is encoded by the FGRF4 (also known as JTK2, TKF) gene (Gene ID: 2264) in human. FGFR-4 is a highly conserved, single-pass type I membrane protein with tyrosine kinase activity that serves as a cell surface receptor for fibroblast growth factors and regulates cell proliferation differentiation, and migration. FGFR-4 is expressed in gastrointestinal epithelial cells, pancreas, and gastric and pancreatic cancer cell lines. In the absence of a ligand, it is present as a monomer in an inactive conformation. Upon ligand binding it homodimerizes into an active conformation with autophosphorylation of tyrosine residues. FGFR-4 is synthesized with a signal peptide (aa 1-21), which is subsequently cleaved off in the mature form. It contains an extracellular domain (aa 22-369), a transmembrane domain (aa 370-390), and a cytoplasmic domain (aa 391-802). FGFR-4 undergoes N-glycosylation, and when not fully glycosylated it can undergo proteasomal degradation. FGFR-4 signaling is down-regulated by receptor internalization and degradation. MMP14 is reported to promote internalization and degradation of FGFR-4. Mutations that lead to constitutive kinase activation or impair normal FGFR-4 inactivation lead to aberrant signaling leading to tumor growth. (Ref.: Turkington, RC et al. (2014). Cell Death Dis. 5; e1046).

Specificity

This rabbit monoclonal antibody detects human fibroblast growth factor receptor 4 (FGFR-4). It targets an epitope with in the extracellular domain.

Immunogen

Epitope: extracellular domain

His-tagged recombinant extracellular domain of human fibroblast growth factor receptor 4 (FGFR-4).

Application

Anti-FGFR-4, clone 29.2, Cat. No. MABC1127, is a rabbit monoclonal antibody that detects Fibroblast growth factor receptor 4 and has been tested for use in Flow Cytometry.

Flow Cytometry Analysis: A 1:4 dilution from a representative lot detected FGFR-4 in one million LNCaP cells.

Research Category
Signaling

Quality

Evaluated by Flow Cytometry in DU-145 cells.

Flow Cytometry Analysis: A 1:4 dilution of this antibody detected FGFR-4 in one million DU-145 cells.

Target description

87.95 kDa calculated.

Physical form

Rabbit monoclonal antibody in supernatant without preservatives.

Unpurified

Storage and Stability

Stable for 1 year at -20°C from date of receipt. Handling Recommendations: Upon receipt and prior to removing the cap, centrifuge the vial and gently mix the solution. Aliquot into microcentrifuge tubes and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles, which may damage IgG and affect product performance.

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to lot specific datasheet.

Disclaimer

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