Ultra-LEAF™ Purified anti-mouse Tim-4 Antibody

Product Details

Verified Reactivity

Mouse

Antibody Type

Monoclonal

Host Species

Rat

Immunogen

Mouse TIM4-Ig fusion protein

Formulation

0.2 µm filtered in phosphate-buffered solution, pH 7.2, containing no preservative.

Endotoxin Level

Less than 0.01 EU/µg of the protein (< 0.001 ng/µg of the protein) as determined by the LAL test.

Preparation

The Ultra-LEAF™ (Low Endotoxin, Azide-Free) antibody was purified by affinity chromatography.

Concentration

The antibody is bottled at the concentration indicated on the vial, typically between 2 mg/mL and 3 mg/mL. Older lots may have also been bottled at 1 mg/mL. To obtain lot-specific concentration and expiration, please enter the lot number in our Certificate of Analysis online tool.

Storage & Handling

The antibody solution should be stored undiluted between 2°C and 8°C. This Ultra-LEAF™ solution contains no preservative; handle under aseptic conditions.

Application

FC - Quality tested

Recommended Usage

Each lot of this antibody is quality control tested by immunofluorescent staining with flow cytometric analysis. For flow cytometric staining, the suggested use of this reagent is ≤ 0.25 µg per million cells in 100 µl volume. It is recommended that the reagent be titrated for optimal performance for each application.

Application Notes

Additional reported applications (for the relevant formats of this clone) include: in vivo induction of auto-antibody production¹ and blockade of dendritic cell Tim-4².

Application References

(PubMed link indicates BioLegend citation)

1. Nakayama M, et al. 2009. Blood. 113:3821. (FA)
2. Yeung MY, et al. 2013. J. Immunol. 191:4447. (Block)

RRID

AB_2819867 (BioLegend Cat. No. 130016)
AB_2819867 (BioLegend Cat. No. 130017)
AB_2819867 (BioLegend Cat. No. 130018)
AB_2819867 (BioLegend Cat. No. 130013)
AB_2819867 (BioLegend Cat. No. 130014)
AB_2819867 (BioLegend Cat. No. 130015)

Antigen Details

Structure

Transmembrane protein containing immunoglobulin domain and mucin-like domain

Distribution

Unlike the other Tims, Tim-4 is only expressed by antigen-presenting cells, but not by T cells.

Function

Tim-4 is expressed on antigen-presenting cells. It provides co-stimulation to promote T cell proliferation and survival and has a possible role in clearance of apoptotic cells by binding phosphatidylserine.

Interaction

Phosphatiylserine is the ligand of Tim-4 and Tim-4 is a ligand of Tim-1.

Ligand/Receptor

Phosphatidylserine, TIM1

Cell Type

Antigen-presenting cells

Biology Area

Immunology

Antigen References

1. Kuchroo VK, et al. 2008. Nat. Rev. Immunol. 8:577
2. Miyanishi M, et al. 2007. Nature 450:435
3. Rodriguez-Manzanet R, et al. 2008. J. Immunol. 180:4706

Gene ID

276891 View all products for this Gene ID

UniProt

View information about Tim-4 on UniProt.org

Documentation

• Technical Data Sheet (pdf)
• Certificate of Analysis
• Safety Data Sheet

Reviews

Related Protocols

• Cell Surface Flow Cytometry Staining Protocol

Related Pages & Pathways

Related FAQs

Do you guarantee that your antibodies are totally pathogen free?

BioLegend does not test for pathogens in-house aside from the GoInVivo™ product line. However, upon request, this can be tested on a custom basis with an outside, independent laboratory.

Does BioLegend test each Ultra-LEAF™ antibody by functional assay?

No, BioLegend does not test Ultra-LEAF™ antibodies by functional assays unless otherwise indicated. Due to the possible complexities and variations of uses of biofunctional antibodies in different assays and because of the large product portfolio, BioLegend does not currently perform functional assays as a routine QC for the antibodies. However, we do provide references in which the antibodies were used for functional assays and we do perform QC to verify the specificity and quality of the antibody based on our strict specification criteria.

Does BioLegend test each Ultra-LEAF™ antibody for potential pathogens?

No, BioLegend does not test for pathogens in-house unless otherwise indicated.  However, we can recommend an outside vendor to perform this testing as needed.

Have you tested this Ultra-LEAF™ antibody for in vivo or in vitro applications?

We don't test our antibodies for in vivo or in vitro applications unless otherwise indicated. Depending on the product, the TDS may describe literature supporting usage of a particular product for bioassay. It may be best to further consult the literature to find clone specific information.

Other Formats

Certificate of Analysis