CD20, a non-glycosylated cell-surface protein expressed exclusively on B lymphocytes, is one of a family of 4-pass transmembrane molecules. CD20 (B-cell Pan) is a 33kD transmembrane protein that reacts with a membrane antigen present in B-cells. It consists of four transmembrane regions and a cytoplasmic N- and C-terminus. The CD20 antigen is expressed in most B-cells that are present in peripheral blood and lymphoid tissue. CD20 could be detected on lineage B cells from the pre-B cell stage to the mature B lymphocytes. The CD20 antigen is found on more than 90% of B-cell lymphomas. CD20-initiated intracellular signals involve tyrosine kinase activation, and CD20 is tightly associated with both serine and tyrosine kinases. CD20 is a surface protein with the capacity to initiate intracellular signals and modify cell growth and differentiation The analysis of CD20-associated molecules has revealed that CD20 is associated with the Src family tyrosine kinases p56/53, p56, and p59 and with 75/80kD proteins phosphorylated in vivo on tyrosine residues.
Applications:
Suitable for use in Immunoprecipitation, Western Blot and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Western Blot: 0.5-2ug/ml
Immunoprecipitation: 3-5ug/extract from 10e7 cells
Immunohistochemistry: 1:100
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Positive Control:
BJAB WCL and tonsil
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.