Anti-CD137 Antibody, clone LOB12.0

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 9 (UniProt: P20334; also known as 4-1BB ligand receptor, T-cell antigen 4-1BB, CD137) is encoded by the Tnfrsf9 (also known as Cd137, IIa, Ly63) gene (Gene ID: 21942) in murine species. CD137 is a single-pass type I membrane glycoprotein that is synthesized with a signal peptide (aa 1-23), which is subsequently cleaved off to produce the mature protein that contains an extracellular domain (aa 24-187), a transmembrane domain (aa 187-208), and a cytoplasmic domain (aa 209-256). It is a member of the TNFR superfamily that serves as an activation-induced costimulatory molecule. Its expression is observed on activated T cells, NK cells, dendritic cells, eosinophils, mast cells, endothelial cells, and some tumor cells. It is rapidly expressed on activated CD8+ T cells and at lower levels on activated CD4+ T cells. Induction of CD137 expression on CD8+ T cells is reported to be highly sensitive to low levels of TCR stimulation. Engagement of CD137 on T cells stimulates their proliferation independently of CD28 and promotes IL-2 and IFN- secretion by Th effector cells and CTLs, respectively. Expression of CD137 is shown to negatively correlate with lymphocyte proliferation and positively with the degree of activation-induced cell death caused by mitogen overstimulation. Treg cells that infiltrate tumors are reported to express higher levels of CD137 and administration of clone LOB12.0 with agonistic function promotes T cell agonism to promote tumor rejection. (Ref.: Buchan, SL., et al. (2018). Immunity 49(5), 958-970; Taraban, VY., et al. (2002). Eur. J. Immunol. 32(12); 3617-3627).

Mouse CD137 human Fc fusion protein

Quality Control Testing

Isotype testing: Identity confirmation by Isotyping test.

Isotyping Analysis: The identity of this monoclonal antibody is confirmed by isotyping test to be rat IgG2a .

Tested Applications

Surface plasmon resonance: A representative lot detected CD137 in Surface plasmon resonance applications (Buchan, S.L., et al. (2018). Immunity. 49(5):958-970.e.7).

Flow Cytometry Analysis: 10 µg from a representative lot detected CD137 in Jurkat cells expressing mouse CD137.

Agonist Activity: A representative lot of this antibody co-stimulated CD8+ T cells and potentiated anti-tumor immunity in mice.(Taraban, V.Y., et al. (2002). Eur J Immunol. 32(12); 3617-3627 ).

Competition Assay: A representative lot of this antibody competed for binding to 4-1BB on effector T cells. (Buchan, S.L., et al. (2018). Immunity. 49(5):958-970.e.7).

Flow Cytometry Analysis: A representative lot detected CD137 in Flow Cytometry applications (Buchan, S.L., et al. (2018). Immunity. 49(5):958-970.e.7).

Note: Actual optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user as specimens, and experimental conditions may vary with the end user.

Clone LOB12.0 is a rat monoclonal antibody that detects CD137 (Tnfrsf9).

Purified rat monoclonal antibody IgG2a in PBS without preservatives.

0.5 mg/mL. Please refer to guidance on suggested starting dilutions and/or titers per application and sample type.

Store at -10°C to -25°C. Handling Recommendations: Upon receipt and prior to removing the cap, centrifuge the vial and gently mix the solution. Aliquot into microcentrifuge tubes and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles, which may damage IgG and affect product performance.

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

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