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Complement receptor 2 (CR2), also known as CD21, is a cell surface glycoprotein that functions as a key component of the B-cell co-receptor complex and plays an important role in adaptive immune responses. CD21 Antibody / Complement Receptor 2 CR2 Antibody is widely used for the detection of CD21 across multiple applications, supporting studies of B-cell biology, germinal center dynamics, and complement-mediated immune processes. CD21 antibody, also referred to as CR2 antibody in the literature, is an essential tool for evaluating immune cell populations and lymphoid tissue organization.
CD21 is expressed predominantly on mature B cells and follicular dendritic cells, where it binds complement component fragments such as C3d. This interaction enhances B-cell receptor signaling and promotes antigen-specific activation. In addition to its immunological role, CD21 serves as the cellular receptor for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), enabling viral entry into B cells and contributing to viral pathogenesis. These functions position CD21 as a central regulator of both normal immune responses and infection-related processes.
In immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence, CD21 is typically observed in lymphoid tissues such as tonsil, lymph node, and spleen, where it highlights follicular dendritic cell networks and B-cell-rich regions. The staining pattern often appears as a reticular mesh within germinal centers, corresponding to the distribution of follicular dendritic cells, alongside membranous staining of B lymphocytes. This dual localization makes CD21 antibody particularly useful for assessing germinal center architecture and immune microenvironment organization.
Western blot analysis of CD21 typically reveals a band at approximately 140-150 kDa, consistent with the predicted molecular weight of the glycosylated full-length receptor. Detection in B-cell-derived cell lines such as Raji and Daudi further supports its expression profile in B lymphocytes. Flow cytometry applications enable quantitative analysis of CD21-positive cell populations, while immunofluorescence allows detailed visualization of subcellular localization and tissue architecture.
A defining feature of this antibody is its validation across multiple experimental platforms, including immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, western blot, and flow cytometry, combined with protein microarray specificity assessment. Microarray analysis across thousands of human proteins demonstrates selective binding to CD21, providing a high-confidence measure of specificity and minimizing the likelihood of cross-reactivity in complex biological samples.
The mouse monoclonal clone CR2/2754 antibody provides robust and consistent detection of CD21 across diverse applications. Its combination of broad assay validation, clean microarray-confirmed specificity, and reliable staining of lymphoid structures makes it well suited as a reference antibody for studies of B-cell biology, complement receptor function, and immune system organization.
This CD21 antibody is part of a broader CD antibody panel offered by NSJ Bioreagents.
Optimal dilution of the CD21 Antibody / Complement Receptor 2 CR2 Antibody should be determined by the researcher.
1. The prediluted format is supplied in a dropper bottle and is optimized for use in IHC. After epitope retrieval step (if required), drip mAb solution onto the tissue section and incubate at RT for 30 min.
A portion of amino acids 142-240 from the human protein was used as the immunogen for the CD21 antibody.
Store the CD21 antibody at 2-8oC (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20oC or colder (without azide).
CR2 antibody, Complement receptor 2 antibody, CD21 protein antibody, Epstein-Barr virus receptor antibody, B-cell co-receptor antibody
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