Anti-TLR9 (Toll-like Receptor 9, CD289, UNQ5798/PRO19605) (Biotin)

The Toll-like receptor (TLR) family in mammal comprises a family of transmembrane proteins characterized by multiple copies of leucine rich repeats in the extracellular domain and IL-1 receptor motif in the cytoplasmic domain. Like its counterparts in Drosophila, TLRs signal through adaptor molecules (1). The TLR family is a phylogenetically conserved mediator of innate immunity that is essential for microbial recognition (2). Ten human homologs of TLRs (TLR1-10) have been described (3). By using a BLAST search, Hemmi et al., 2000 (4) have identified and subsequently isolated a cDNA coding for TLR9. Gene knockout experiments suggest that TLR9 acts as a receptor for unmethylated CpG dinucleotides in the bacterial DNA (4). Human and mouse TLR9 share an overall aa identity of 75.5%. TLR9 is highly expressed in spleen. Applications: Suitable for use in ELISA. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4°C. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at 4°C. Do not freeze. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.