FITC Mouse Anti-Human CD86 Antibody (IT2.2)

CD86, also known as B7-2, is a co-stimulatory molecule expressed on the surface of antigen-presenting cells (APCs) such as dendritic cells, macrophages, and B cells. It plays a crucial role in the immune response by interacting with CD28 on T cells to provide a necessary co-stimulatory signal for T cell activation, proliferation, and differentiation. Additionally, CD86 can also bind to CTLA-4, an inhibitory receptor on T cells, thereby regulating immune responses and maintaining immune homeostasis. This dual functionality makes CD86 a key target in immunotherapy research, particularly in the development of cancer treatments and autoimmune disease management strategies.