Source

Human TIGIT, Fc Tag (H-TIGIT-2) is expressed from human 293 cells (HEK293). It contains AA Met 22 - Pro 141 (Accession # Q495A1 -1).

Predicted N-terminus: Met 22

Molecular Characterization

This protein carries a human IgG1 Fc tag at the C-terminus.

Endotoxin

Less than 0.01 EU/mg by the LAL method.

Purity

>95% as determined by SDS-PAGE.

Bioactivity

ELISA ；

BIACORE (With our Research Grade Biosimilar Antibody products);

Formulation

Lyophilized from 0.22 μm filtered solution in 50 mM Tris, 100 mM Glycine, 25 mM Arginine, 10 mM NaCl, pH7.5. Normally trehalose is added as protectant before lyophilization.

Reconstitution

Please see Certificate of Analysis for specific instructions.

For best performance, we strongly recommend you to follow the reconstitution protocol provided in the CoA.

Storage

For long term storage, the product should be stored at lyophilized state at -20°C or lower.

Please avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

No activity loss was observed after storage at:

4-8°C for 12 months in lyophilized state;

-70°C for 3 months under sterile conditions after reconstitution.

Background

T-cell immunoreceptor with Ig and ITIM domains (TIGIT) is also known as V-set and immunoglobulin domain-containing protein 9 (VSIG9), V-set and transmembrane domain-containing protein 3 (VSTM3),which belongs to single-pass type I membrane protein containing an immunoglobulin variable domain, a transmembrane domain and an immunoreceptor tyrosine-based inhibitory motif (ITIM). TIGIT is expressed at low levels on peripheral memory and regulatory CD4+ T-cells and NK cells and is up-regulated following activation of these cells (at protein level). TIGIT binds with high affinity to the poliovirus receptor (PVR) which causes increased secretion of IL10 and decreased secretion of IL12B and suppresses T-cell activation by promoting the generation of mature immunoregulatory dendritic cells.

Reference

(1) Yu X., et al., 2009, Nat. Immunol. 10:48-57.

(2) Stengel K.F., et al., 2012, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 109:5399-5404.

(3) Lozano E., et al., 2012, J. Immunol. 188:3869-3875.