BTN2A - butyrophilin subfamily 2 member A | Elisa - Clia - Antibody - Protein
Family main features
Background
Butyrophilin subfamily 2 member A (BTN2A) is a protein encoded by the BTN2A gene, belonging to the butyrophilin family within the immunoglobulin superfamily. This family consists of proteins that play significant roles in the immune system, particularly in the modulation of T cell activity and regulation of immune responses. BTN2A is expressed in various tissues and is involved in a range of biological processes, including immune regulation and potentially lipid metabolism.
BTN2A is known for its regulatory role in immune responses, acting as a co-stimulatory molecule that can influence the activation and inhibition of T cells. This protein's function in immune modulation has garnered considerable interest, making it a subject of extensive research in immunology and related fields.
Protein Structure
BTN2A is a type I transmembrane glycoprotein characterized by its immunoglobulin-like domain structure, which is typical of the butyrophilin family. The protein structure of BTN2A includes the following components:
- Extracellular Domain: This domain contains immunoglobulin-like V-type and C-type domains, which are crucial for protein-protein interactions and signaling. These domains facilitate BTN2A's role in immune cell communication.
- Transmembrane Domain: The hydrophobic transmembrane domain anchors BTN2A in the cell membrane, allowing it to act as a receptor or adhesion molecule.
- Cytoplasmic Tail: The intracellular domain of BTN2A is involved in transmitting signals from the extracellular environment to the cell's interior. It interacts with various intracellular signaling molecules to mediate its effects.
The structural configuration of BTN2A enables it to participate in diverse biological processes, particularly in immune regulation.
Classification and Subtypes
BTN2A belongs to the butyrophilin family, which is divided into several subfamilies based on sequence homology and functional similarities. The butyrophilin family includes:
- BTN Subfamily: This subfamily includes classical butyrophilins like BTN1A1 and BTN2A, which are involved in immune regulation and other physiological functions.
- BTNL Subfamily: This group consists of butyrophilin-like proteins (BTNLs) that primarily modulate immune responses, especially in mucosal tissues.
BTN2A itself is further classified into different isoforms generated through alternative splicing. These isoforms may have distinct functions and expression patterns, contributing to the protein's versatility in different physiological contexts.
Function and Biological Significance
BTN2A plays a critical role in modulating immune responses, acting as a co-stimulatory molecule that influences T cell activation and inhibition. Its primary functions include:
- Immune Regulation: BTN2A interacts with receptors on T cells, modulating their activation and proliferation. This interaction can enhance or inhibit T cell responses, contributing to immune homeostasis. BTN2A's regulatory role is crucial for preventing excessive immune reactions and maintaining immune tolerance.
- Lipid Metabolism: Emerging evidence suggests that BTN2A may also be involved in lipid metabolism. The protein's expression in adipose tissue and other lipid-rich environments indicates a potential role in regulating lipid storage and metabolism.
BTN2A's function in immune modulation and potential involvement in lipid metabolism highlight its significance in various physiological and pathological processes.
Clinical Issues
Dysregulation of BTN2A has been implicated in several clinical conditions:
- Autoimmune Diseases: Abnormal BTN2A expression or function can contribute to the development of autoimmune diseases. By modulating T cell activity, BTN2A may influence the immune system's ability to distinguish between self and non-self, leading to autoimmunity when dysregulated.
- Cancer: BTN2A expression is altered in various cancers. Its role in immune regulation suggests that it could influence tumor immunity and the effectiveness of immune-based therapies. BTN2A may serve as a potential biomarker or therapeutic target in cancer treatment.
- Metabolic Disorders: Given its potential involvement in lipid metabolism, BTN2A dysregulation could contribute to metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes. Understanding BTN2A's role in lipid metabolism may offer new insights into the pathogenesis and treatment of these conditions.
Summary
BTN2A is a multifunctional protein belonging to the butyrophilin family, with significant roles in immune regulation and potentially lipid metabolism. Its structural features, including immunoglobulin-like domains, enable it to interact with immune cells and modulate their activity. BTN2A's involvement in immune responses is crucial for maintaining immune homeostasis and preventing autoimmunity. Additionally, its potential role in lipid metabolism highlights its broader physiological significance. Dysregulation of BTN2A is associated with various clinical conditions, including autoimmune diseases, cancer, and metabolic disorders. Further research into BTN2A's functions and mechanisms could provide valuable insights for developing therapeutic strategies for these diseases.
BTN2A1 Recommended name:
butyrophilin subfamily 2 member A1 (BTN2A1)
Aliases for BTN2A1
BTF1,BT2.1,BTN2.1,DJ3E1.1,BK14H9.1
BTN2A2 Recommended name:
butyrophilin subfamily 2 member A2 (BTN2A2)
Aliases for BTN2A2
BTF2,BT2.2,BTN2.2
BTN2A3P Recommended name:
butyrophilin subfamily 2 member A3 pseudogene (BTN2A3P)
Aliases for BTN2A3P
BTN2.3,BTN2A3,Putative butyrophilin subfamily 2 member A3
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immunoassays
provider | Code | reference | name | reactivity | sample type | assay type | test range | sensitivity | price | size 1 | uniprot id | status |
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FineTest | BTN2A1 | EH1647 | Human BTN2A1(Butyrophilin subfamily 2 member A1) ELISA Kit | human | Serum,Plasma,Tissue homogenates,Other biological fluids | Sandwich ELISA, Double Antibody | 0.313-20ng/ml | 96T | Q7KYR7 | RUO | ||
Abbexa | BTN2A1 | abx250941 | Human Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A1 (BTN2A1) ELISA Kit | Human | Tissue homogenates, cell lysates and other biological fluids. | Sandwich | 0.312 ng/ml - 20 ng/ml | 715 | 96 tests | Q7KYR7 | RUO | |
Abbexa | BTN2A2 | abx386096 | Human Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A2 (BTN2A2) ELISA Kit | Human | Tissue homogenates, cell lysates and other biological fluids. | Sandwich | 0.312 ng/ml - 20 ng/ml | < 0.13 ng/ml | 715 | 96 tests | Q8WVV5 | RUO |
Abbexa | BTN2A3P | abx504125 | Human Butyrophilin subfamily 2 member A3 (BTN2A3P) ELISA Kit | Human | Tissue homogenates, cell lysates and other biological fluids. | 0.156 ng/ml - 10 ng/ml | 715 | 96 tests | Q96KV6 | RUO | ||
Abbexa | BTN2A2 | abx504124 | Mouse Butyrophilin subfamily 2 member A2 (BTN2A2) ELISA Kit | Mouse | Tissue homogenates, cell lysates and other biological fluids. | 0.156 ng/ml - 10 ng/ml | 715 | 96 tests | A4QPC6 | RUO |
Primary Antibodies
provider | Code | reference | name | reactivity | clonality | host | immunogen target | isotype | conjugation | tested applications | price | size 1 | uniprot id | status |
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FineTest | BTN2A1 | FNab00981 | anti- BTN2A1 antibody | human | polyclonal | Rabbit | butyrophilin, subfamily 2, member A1 | IgG | Unconjugated | ELISA, WB | 100µg | Q7KYR7 | RUO | |
FineTest | BTN2A2 | FNab00982 | anti- BTN2A2 antibody | human | polyclonal | Rabbit | butyrophilin, subfamily 2, member A2 | IgG | Unconjugated | ELISA, WB | 100µg | Q8WVV5 | RUO | |
Abbexa | BTN2A1 | abx111280 | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A1 (BTN2A1) Antibody | Human | Polyclonal | Rabbit | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A1 (BTN2A1) | IgG | Unconjugated | ELISA, WB | 637 | 100 µl | Q7KYR7 | RUO |
Abbexa | BTN2A1 | abx301448 | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A1 (BTN2A1) Antibody | Human | Polyclonal | Rabbit | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A1 (BTN2A1) | IgG | Unconjugated | ELISA, IHC, IF/ICC | 169 | 20 µg | Q7KYR7 | RUO |
Abbexa | BTN2A1 | abx230981 | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A1 (BTN2A1) Antibody | Human | Polyclonal | Rabbit | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A1 (BTN2A1) | IgG | Unconjugated | ELISA, WB | 364 | 100 µg | Q7KYR7 | RUO |
Abbexa | BTN2A1 | abx028717 | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A1 (BTN2A1) Antibody | Human | Polyclonal | Rabbit | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A1 (BTN2A1) | IgG | Unconjugated | ELISA, WB | 292.5 | 80 µl | Q7KYR7 | RUO |
Abbexa | BTN2A1 | abx308003 | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A1 (BTN2A1) Antibody (FITC) | Human | Polyclonal | Rabbit | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A1 (BTN2A1) | IgG | FITC | 169 | 20 µg | Q7KYR7 | RUO | |
Abbexa | BTN2A1 | abx308004 | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A1 (BTN2A1) Antibody (Biotin) | Human | Polyclonal | Rabbit | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A1 (BTN2A1) | IgG | Biotin | ELISA | 169 | 20 µg | Q7KYR7 | RUO |
Abbexa | BTN2A1 | abx122180 | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A1 (BTN2A1) Antibody | Human | Polyclonal | Rabbit | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A1 (BTN2A1) | IgG | Unconjugated | ELISA, WB, IHC | 357.5 | 100 µg | RUO | |
Abbexa | BTN2A1 | abx125581 | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A1 (BTN2A1) Antibody | Human | Polyclonal | Rabbit | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A1 (BTN2A1) | IgG | Unconjugated | ELISA, WB | 195 | 20 µl | Q7KYR7 | RUO |
Abbexa | BTN2A1 | abx308002 | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A1 (BTN2A1) Antibody (HRP) | Human | Polyclonal | Rabbit | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A1 (BTN2A1) | IgG | HRP | ELISA | 169 | 20 µg | Q7KYR7 | RUO |
Abbexa | BTN2A2 | abx309981 | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A2 (BTN2A2) Antibody (HRP) | Human | Polyclonal | Rabbit | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A2 (BTN2A2) | IgG | HRP | ELISA | 169 | 20 µg | Q8WVV5 | RUO |
Abbexa | BTN2A2 | abx210502 | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A2 (BTN2A2) Antibody | Human | Polyclonal | Rabbit | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A2 (BTN2A2) | IgG | Unconjugated | ELISA, IHC | 260 | 50 µl | Q8WVV5 | RUO |
Abbexa | BTN2A2 | abx309983 | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A2 (BTN2A2) Antibody (Biotin) | Human | Polyclonal | Rabbit | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A2 (BTN2A2) | IgG | Biotin | ELISA | 169 | 20 µg | Q8WVV5 | RUO |
Abbexa | BTN2A2 | abx210503 | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A2 (BTN2A2) Antibody | Human | Polyclonal | Rabbit | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A2 (BTN2A2) | IgG | Unconjugated | ELISA, IHC | 260 | 50 µl | Q8WVV5 | RUO |
Abbexa | BTN2A2 | abx302825 | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A2 (BTN2A2) Antibody | Human | Polyclonal | Rabbit | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A2 (BTN2A2) | IgG | Unconjugated | ELISA, WB, IHC | 169 | 20 µg | Q8WVV5 | RUO |
Abbexa | BTN2A2 | abx309982 | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A2 (BTN2A2) Antibody (FITC) | Human | Polyclonal | Rabbit | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A2 (BTN2A2) | IgG | FITC | 169 | 20 µg | Q8WVV5 | RUO | |
Abbexa | BTN2A2 | abx230982 | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A2 (BTN2A2) Antibody | Human | Polyclonal | Rabbit | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A2 (BTN2A2) | IgG | Unconjugated | ELISA, WB | 364 | 100 µg | Q8WVV5 | RUO |
Abbexa | BTN2A2 | abx111281 | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A2 (BTN2A2) Antibody | Human | Polyclonal | Rabbit | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A2 (BTN2A2) | IgG | Unconjugated | ELISA, WB | 637 | 100 µl | Q8WVV5 | RUO |
Abbexa | BTN2A3P | abx030877 | Putative Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A3 (BTN2A3) Antibody | Human | Polyclonal | Rabbit | Putative Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A3 (BTN2A3) | IgG | Unconjugated | ELISA, WB | 292.5 | 80 µl | Q96KV6 | RUO |
Abbexa | BTN2A2 | abx376638 | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A2 (BTN2A2) Antibody | Mouse | Polyclonal | Rabbit | Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A2 (BTN2A2) | IgG | Unconjugated | ELISA, WB, IHC | 260 | 50 µg | A4QPC6 | RUO |
Proteins and Peptides
provider | Code | reference | name | origin | expression | host | conjugation | tested applications | price | size 1 | uniprot id | status |
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Abbexa | BTN2A1 | abx620539 | Human Butyrophilin Subfamily 2 Member A1 (BTN2A1) Protein | Human | Recombinant | Mammalian cells | Unconjugated | ELISA, WB, SDS-PAGE | 546 | 100 µg | Q7KYR7 |
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