Anti-Human CD32 NALE(TM) Purified (Clone: 6C4)

The 6C4 monoclonal antibody specifically recognizes two isoforms of human CD32, Fc gamma RIIA and Fc gamma RIIB. From alternative mRNA splicing, 6 isoforms of CD32 have been reported. CD32 is a 40 kDa polymorphic transmembrane glycoprotein expressed on monocytes, macrophages, graulocytes, B cells and platelets. The receptor has low affinity toward IgG and is involved in immunomodulation, phagocytosis, and the inflammation response. The 6C4 antibody in a rosette blocking assay is reported to inhibit Ig binding Protein function: Receptor for the Fc region of complexed or aggregated immunoglobulins gamma. Low affinity receptor. Involved in a variety of effector and regulatory functions such as phagocytosis of immune complexes and modulation of antibody production by B- cells. Binding to this receptor results in down-modulation of previous state of cell activation triggered via antigen receptors on B-cells (BCR), T-cells (TCR) or via another Fc receptor. Isoform IIB1 fails to mediate endocytosis or phagocytosis. Isoform IIB2 does not trigger phagocytosis. [The UniProt Consortium]