Cat. No.
MABL-2679
Application
Block, ELISA
Isotype
Engineer antibody
Species Reactivity
Plasmodium falciparum
Clone No.
QA1
From
Recombinant Antibody
Specificity
Alternative Names
P. falciparum RH5; Plasmodium falciparum Reticulocyte-binding Protein Homologue 5
UniProt
B2L3N7
Immunogen
Human adenovirus serotype 5 (AdHu5).
Application Notes
The antibody binds specifically to PfRH5, a member of the RH family of proteins of the Plasmodium falciparum which interacts with the surface protein basigin (CD147) of erythrocytes. The interaction between the two proteins is necessary for the parasitic invasion of erythrocytes, known to give rise to the pathology of malaria. The antibody 9AD4 inhibits parasitic growth and the interaction of PfRH5 and basigin.
Antibody First Published
Douglas AD, Williams AR, Knuepfer E, Illingworth JJ, Furze JM, Crosnier C, Choudhary P, Bustamante LY, Zakutansky SE, Awuah DK, Alanine DG, Theron M, Worth A, Shimkets R, Rayner JC, Holder AA, Wright GJ, Draper SJ. Neutralization of Plasmodium falciparum merozoites by antibodies against PfRH5. J Immunol. 2014 Jan 1;192(1):245-58. PMID:24293631
Note on publication
Describes the role of the reticulocyte-binding protein homologue family of proteins found in Plasmodium falciparum, of which RH5 is necessary for erythrocyte invasion. This is essential to the life cycle of the parasite, and is responsible for the development of malaria. Antibodies against PfRH5, such as 9AD4 and QA1, prevent parasite growth and have the potential to be used therapeutically in malaria vaccines.
Size
100 μg Purified antibody.
Concentration
1 mg/ml.
Purification
Protein A affinity purified
Buffer
PBS with 0.02% Proclin 300.
Storage Recommendation
Store at 4⁰C for up to 3 months. For longer storage, aliquot and store at - 20⁰C.
