PE Human PD1 (CD279) Protein (C-His)

Cat # Size Price Quantity
80300125 ug$245
803002100 ug$595

Product Details


ApplicationFlow Cytometry
FormatLiquid, PE
Expression HostHEK293
Target NamePD1, PDCD1, CD279, SLEB2
SpeciesHuman
SourcesHuman PD-1 protein (NP_005009.2) (Leu25-Gln167) with C-terminus His tag is expressed in HEK293 cells and conjugated to PE
Accession NumberQ15116
Molecular WeightThe protein has a predicted molecular weight of 17 kDa. Under DTT-reducing conditions, it migrates at approximately 30-45 kDa on SDS-PAGE prior to conjugation.
Affinity TagC-His
Regulatory StatusRUO
Formulation1xPBS buffer, pH7.4, 0.09% NaN3 with a carrier protein
Endotoxin levelNot tested
Protein Concentration25µg size is bottled at 0.1mg/mL concentration. 100 µg size is bottled at lot specific concentration.
Storage and HandlingBriefly centrifuge the vial upon receipt. An unopened vial may be stored at 2–8°C for up to six months.

Background Information


CD279, also known as Programmed Cell Death Protein 1 (PD-1), is a crucial immune checkpoint receptor that regulates T cell activation and prevents autoimmunity. This transmembrane protein plays a pivotal role in maintaining immune homeostasis by delivering inhibitory signals that dampen excessive immune responses.

PD-1 is a type I transmembrane glycoprotein belonging to the immunoglobulin superfamily. It contains an extracellular immunoglobulin variable (IgV)-like domain, a transmembrane region, and an intracellular tail with two tyrosine-based signaling motifs: an immunoreceptor tyrosine-based inhibitory motif (ITIM) and an immunoreceptor tyrosine-based switch motif (ITSM). When engaged, these motifs recruit phosphatases that inhibit T-cell receptor signaling, effectively suppressing T-cell activation, proliferation, and cytokine production.

PD-1 interacts with two primary ligands: PD-L1 (B7-H1/CD274) and PD-L2 (B7-DC/CD273). PD-L1 is widely expressed on various cell types, including tumor cells, antigen-presenting cells, and non-hematopoietic tissues, while PD-L2 expression is more restricted to antigen-presenting cells. These ligand-receptor interactions serve as critical brakes on immune responses. In cancer, tumor cells exploit the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway to evade immune surveillance. By upregulating PD-L1 expression, tumors effectively "turn off" infiltrating T-cells, preventing effective anti-tumor immunity. This mechanism contributes to tumor progression and immune escape across multiple cancer types.

The discovery of PD-1's role in cancer has revolutionized oncology through immune checkpoint inhibitors. Monoclonal antibodies targeting PD-1 (pembrolizumab, nivolumab) or PD-L1 (atezolizumab, durvalumab) block this inhibitory pathway, reinvigorating anti-tumor T-cell responses. These therapies have demonstrated remarkable success in treating melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer, renal cell carcinoma, and numerous other malignancies, fundamentally transforming cancer treatment paradigms and offering durable responses in previously untreatable cancers.

Data Sheets


PE Human PD1 (CD279) Protein (C-His) TDS

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