TCR V β (T-cell receptor variable beta) activators belong to a unique chemical class characterized by their ability to modulate the activity of T-cell receptors in the immune system. T-cell receptors are crucial components of the adaptive immune response, responsible for recognizing and responding to specific antigens presented by antigen-presenting cells. Within the T-cell receptor complex, the TCR V β region is one of the key structural components. TCR V β activators are molecules that interact with and influence the signaling pathways associated with TCR V β, ultimately affecting the activation and function of T-cells. These compounds may have diverse chemical structures and mechanisms of action, but they all share the common property of modulating TCR V β activity.
TCR V β activators are of significant interest in immunology research due to their potential to influence the immune response. By targeting TCR V β, these compounds can either enhance or inhibit T-cell activation, depending on their specific mode of action. This modulation of T-cell activity can have far-reaching implications in various contexts, such as immune system regulation, autoimmune disease research, and cancer immunotherapy development. Understanding the precise mechanisms by which TCR V β activators interact with T-cells and their receptors is an ongoing area of investigation, as it holds promise for unraveling the intricacies of immune response regulation and may lead to the development of novel strategies for immunomodulation in various medical applications.
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Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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PMA | 16561-29-8 | sc-3576 sc-3576A sc-3576B sc-3576C sc-3576D | 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg 100 mg | $40.00 $129.00 $210.00 $490.00 $929.00 | 119 | |
Activates protein kinase C (PKC) and downstream signaling pathways. | ||||||
Ionomycin | 56092-82-1 | sc-3592 sc-3592A | 1 mg 5 mg | $76.00 $265.00 | 80 | |
Elevates intracellular calcium levels, leading to TCR activation. | ||||||
Concanavalin A | 11028-71-0 | sc-203007 sc-203007A sc-203007B | 50 mg 250 mg 1 g | $117.00 $357.00 $928.00 | 17 | |
Binds to glycoproteins on the T cell surface, initiating TCR signaling. |