anti-Galectin-9 (human), Rabbit Monoclonal (RM499)

Product description: Galectin-9 (Gal-9), a beta-galactoside-binding protein, primarily plays an immunosuppressive role in the tumor microenvironment, via binding with several cell surface receptors expressed on immune cells. Although Gal-9 was initially identified as a ligand for T-cell immunoglobulin and mucin domain–containing molecule 3 (TIM-3) in the induction of T-cell death, it also binds to other immunoregulatory receptors. For instance, Gal-9 binding to the innate receptor dectin-1 promotes M2 polarization of macrophages that suppresses antitumor immune responses. Gal-9 has also been shown to promote the differentiation of regulatory T cells (Tregs) through interaction with cluster of differentiation 44 (CD44) and drive the expansion of Tregs through binding with death receptor 3. The aberrantly high expression of Gal-9 in a range of cancers suggests that Gal-9 could be significant both as a biomarker and a therapeutic target.

Alternate Names/Synonyms: Gal-9; Ecalectin; Tumor Antigen HOM-HD-21; TIM-3 Ligand; T Cell Immunoglobulin and Mucin Domain-containing Protein 3 Ligand

Product Type: Recombinant Antibody

Clone: RM499

Isotype: Rabbit IgG

Immunogen: A peptide corresponding to the N-terminus of human Galectin-9 (Gal-9).

Applications: IHC, WB

Species Crossreactivity: Human

Specificity: This antibody reacts to human Galectin-9.

Endotoxin: <0.001EU/µg purified protein (LAL-test; Lonza)

Concentration: N/A

Long Term Storage: -20°C

Shipping: BLUE ICE

Use & Stability: Stable for at least 1 year after receipt when stored at -20°C.

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