FOLR4 (Probable Folate Receptor delta, FR-delta, Folate Receptor 4) (Azide Free)

Folates represent an important role in protein and nucleic acid biosynthesis and are recognized in particular for their role in spinal canal and brain development during early pregnancy. Recently, Yamaguchi et al, 2007 have shown that Folate receptor 4 (FR4), a subtype of the receptor for the vitamin folic acid is expressed at high levels in both natural and TGF-b-induced Treg cells. A majority of the CD4+ Tregs express FR4 along with CD25 and FoxP3. In addition, there are functional similarities in regulating immune response by FoxP3 and FR4 expressing CD4+ Tregs which express CD25 as well. CD4+CD25+FR4hi T cell population may be used as a functional immuno-suppressor Treg population which should express FoxP3. FR4 may be considered as a cell surface marker for Tregs. The antibodies produced by clones 12A5 and TH6 recognize FR4 in Tregs. FR4 is also known as folate receptor delta and folate-binding protein 3. The FR4 antibodies in combination with CD4 and CD25 antibodies may be used for isolation (both FACS and magnetic beads sorting) and staining of Tregs using simple surface staining while keeping the Tregs viable for subsequent down stream applications. FR4 is known to be expressed exclusively in lymphoid tissues.\n\nApplications:\nSuitable for use in Flow Cytometry. Other applications not tested.\n\nRecommended Dilution:\nFlow Cytometry: 0.05-0.1ug/10e6 cells\nOptimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.\n\nStorage and Stability:\nMay 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.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Catalog Number

F5750-19CX

Size

50ug

Applications

FC

Hosts

Rat

Reactivities

Mouse

Form

Supplied as a liquid in PBS. Preservative free. Low endotoxin.

P Type

Mab

Purity

Purified by Protein G affinity chromatography.

Isotype

IgG2b,k

References

1. Spiegelstein O, Eudy JD, Finnell RH. identification of two putative novel folate receptor genes in humans and mouse. Gene. 2000, 258:117-25. 2. Elnakat H, Ratnam M. Distribution, functionality and gene regulation of folate receptor isoforms: implications in targeted therapy. Adv Drug Deliv Rev. 2004, 56:1067-84. 3. Yamaguchi T, Hirota K, Nagahama K, Ohkawa K, Takahashi T, Nomura T, Sakaguchi S. Control of immune response by antigenspecific regulatory T cells expressing the folate receptor. Immunity. 2007, 27:145-59. 4. Walker L. S. Regulatory T cells: Folate receptor 4: a new handle on regulation and memory? Immunol Cell Biol. 2007, 85:506-7.

Additional Info

Recognizes mouse FOLR4.