| Code | CSB-RA005498A2HU |
| Size | US$210 |
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| Application | Recommended Dilution |
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| FC | 1:50-1:200 |
Claudin-18 serves as a critical tight junction protein that maintains epithelial barrier integrity, with particular significance in gastric and pulmonary tissues. The CLDN18.2 isoform has emerged as a highly specific tumor-associated antigen, making it an attractive target for cancer immunotherapy research and diagnostic development. Its restricted expression pattern in normal tissues combined with aberrant expression in gastric, pancreatic, and other adenocarcinomas positions CLDN18 as a compelling focus for therapeutic antibody development and tumor biology studies.
This recombinant monoclonal antibody, clone 25E3, offers the reproducibility essential for longitudinal studies and multi-site collaborations. Because the antibody sequence is defined and production occurs in controlled recombinant systems, researchers can expect consistent performance across lots, eliminating the variability that often complicates experimental comparisons over time.
Validation studies demonstrate this antibody's specificity and functional utility. Flow cytometry analysis using KATO3 cells, both untransfected and stably transfected with human CLDN18.2, confirms selective recognition of the target with clear discrimination between expressing and non-expressing populations. The antibody also recognizes CLDN18.1-transfected NIH-3T3 cells, providing flexibility for researchers working with different isoform expression systems. ELISA binding assays further establish robust target engagement, with EC50 values in the low nanogram per milliliter range when tested against immobilized human CLDN18.2 protein.
The human IgG1 isotype format makes this antibody particularly suitable for researchers developing or characterizing therapeutic candidates, as it mirrors the framework commonly used in clinical antibody development. For investigators exploring CLDN18 biology, tumor targeting strategies, or signal transduction pathways involving tight junction proteins, this antibody provides a reliable tool with demonstrated specificity for human CLDN18.
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