Antibodies to EGF Receptor Family Members Can Upregulate Tumor Immunity

Immunologic mechanisms affect how a most cancers affected person responds to remedy. Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) to the epidermal development issue receptor are clinically permitted, and a lung most cancers vaccine inducing antibodies to epidermal development issue (EGF) has some useful medical results.

We examined the speculation that mAbs to epidermal development issue receptor, EGF, and tumor development issue alpha (TGF-α), along with another results, can facilitate the era of a tumor-destructive immunologic response. Information from research with mouse tumors confirmed that each one three of those mAbs stimulated the in vitro era of a Th1 response with tumor cells killed by spleen cells from mice with SW1 melanoma, B16 melanoma, or ID8 ovarian carcinoma.

The mAb to TGF-α was handiest, and tumor traces releasing TGF-α have been extra delicate than traces not releasing TGF-α. Stimulated by these findings we then carried out pilot experiments during which mice with SW1 melanoma have been injected with mAbs intraperitoneally or with a mixture of the two. A mix of anti-TGF-α and anti-PD-1 mAbs may remedy mice with established tumor whereas single anti-TGF-α or anti-PD1 mAbs couldn’t.

Antibodies in opposition to EGF-like domains in Ixodes scapularis BM86 orthologs influence tick feeding and survival of Borrelia burgdorferi

Ixodes scapularis ticks transmit a number of pathogens, together with Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto, and encode many proteins harboring epidermal development issue (EGF)-like domains. We present that I. scapularis produces a number of orthologs for Bm86, a broadly studied tick intestine protein thought of as a goal of an anti-tick vaccine, herein termed as Is86.

We present that Is86 antigens characteristic at the least three identifiable areas harboring EGF-like domains and are differentially upregulated throughout B. burgdorferi an infection. Though the RNA interference-mediated knockdown of Is86 genes didn’t present any influences on tick engorgement or B. burgdorferi sensu stricto persistence, the immunization of murine hosts with particular recombinant EGF antigens marginally decreased spirochete masses within the pores and skin, along with affecting tick blood meal engorgement and molting.

Nevertheless, given the borderline influence of EGF immunization on tick engorgement and pathogen survival within the vector, it’s unlikely that these antigens, at the least of their present types, could possibly be developed as potential vaccines. Additional investigations of the organic significance of Is86 (and different tick antigens) would enrich our information of the intricate biology of ticks, together with their interactions with resident pathogens, and contribute to the event of anti-tick measures to fight tick-borne diseases.

Antiproliferative and apoptotic results of anti-human HB-EGF neutralizing polyclonal antibodies in vitro.

Heparin-binding epidermal development factor-like development issue (HB-EGF) is a member of the epidermal development issue household and has quite a lot of physiological and pathophysiological capabilities. Additionally, HB-EGF performs a pivotal function in development of various tumors. So, HB-EGF appears to be a goal molecule for the remedy of some most cancers sorts.

To acquire HB-EGF neutralizing polyclonal antibodies and check their anti-proliferative properties in vitro. Lab rabbits and mice have been used for immunization with recombinant HB-EGF. The impact of generated polyclonal antibodies on viability and apoptosis of human epidermoid carcinoma derived A431 cell line was assessed utilizing MTT and Annexin V-propidium iodide assays.

Rabbit polyclonal anti-HB-EGF serum may block binding of soluble HB-EGF to epidermal development issue receptor/human epidermal development issue receptor. Additionally, anti-HB-EGF antibodies may bind to floor of A431 cells which categorical abnormally excessive ranges of membrane certain proHB-EGF and its receptor.

It has been proven that immune serum with polyclonal antibodies in opposition to HB-EGF was in a position to block the mitogenic activation of the cells with HB-EGF and trigger apoptotic cell demise. Inhibition of HB-EGF exercise with neutralizing polyclonal antibodies can successfully inhibit mitogenic activation and trigger apoptosis of most cancers cells with vital epidermal development issue receptor overexpression.

EGF neutralization antibodies attenuate liver fibrosis by inhibiting myofibroblast proliferation in bile duct ligation mice.

The expression of epidermal development issue (EGF) is elevated throughout liver fibrogenesis, and EGF receptor (EGFR) antagonist may attenuate liver fibrosis. Since EGFR is very expressed by hepatocytes and cholangiocytes in cirrhotic liver, whether or not hepatic stellate cells categorical EGFR in response to EGF nonetheless wants exploration.

Though EGFR antagonist may attenuate liver fibrosis, many ligands with EGF-like domains, in addition to EGF, can perform by EGFR. Whether or not particularly blocking EGF may attenuate bile duct ligation (BDL)-induced liver fibrosis has not been revealed. BDL induced biliary infarcts and matrix deposition in mouse liver, and EGFR was expressed and phosphorylated by α-smooth muscle actin (αSMA)-positive myofibroblasts.

LX-2 cells expressed EGFR, and these receptors have been phosphorylated within the in vitro tradition system. Development curve and cell cycle evaluation revealed that EGF may improve cell proliferation of LX-2 cells. As well as, administration of EGF antibodies markedly decreased the EGF stage in serum and the deposition of extracellular matrix within the liver of BDL mice when in comparison with IgG administration.

Administration of EGF antibodies additionally decreased the phosphorylation of EGFR and the share of Ki-67-positive or PCNA-positive liver myofibroblasts of BDL mice when in comparison with IgG administration. Subsequently, activated hepatic stellate cells categorical EGFR, thus being aware of EGF sign, and administration of EGF antibodies may attenuate liver fibrosis by limiting the proliferation of myofibroblasts.

Characterization of a Novel Anti-Human HB-EGF Monoclonal Antibody Relevant for Paraffin-Embedded Tissues and Prognosis of HB-EGF-Associated Cancers.

Heparin-binding EGF-like development issue (HB-EGF) is a member of the EGF household of development elements that bind to and activate the EGF receptor (EGFR/ErbB1) and ErbB4. HB-EGF performs pivotal roles in pathophysiological processes, together with most cancers.

Thus, monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) for HB-EGF detection could possibly be an vital software within the therapeutic prognosis of HB-EGF-related cancers and different ailments. Nevertheless, few mAbs, particularly these relevant for immunohistochemistry (IHC), have been established thus far.

On this research, we generated a clone of hybridoma-derived mAb 2-108 by immunizing mice with recombinant human HB-EGF protein expressed by human cells. The mAb 2-108 particularly certain to human HB-EGF however to not mouse HB-EGF and was profitable in immunoblotting, even below decreasing situations, immunoprecipitation, and immunofluorescence for unfixed in addition to paraformaldehyde-fixed cells. Notably, this mAb was efficient in IHC of paraffin-embedded tumor specimens.

EGF antibody
20C-CR1085GP	Fitzgerald	100 ug	EUR 177.6
Description: Goat polyclonal EGF antibody

EGF antibody
20R-1772	Fitzgerald	100 ug	EUR 807.6
Description: Rabbit polyclonal EGF antibody

EGF Antibody
BF0066	Affbiotech	200ul	EUR 540

EGF antibody
38447-100ul	SAB	100ul	EUR 302.4

EGF antibody
70R-EG001	Fitzgerald	50 ug	EUR 327.6
Description: Affinity purified Goat polyclonal EGF antibody

EGF antibody
70R-ER012	Fitzgerald	50 ug	EUR 327.6
Description: Affinity purified Rabbit polyclonal EGF antibody

EGF Antibody
AF5148	Affbiotech	200ul	EUR 420

EGF antibody
70-ER40	Fitzgerald	50 ug	EUR 340.8
Description: Affinity purified Rabbit polyclonal EGF antibody

EGF Antibody
49545-100ul	SAB	100ul	EUR 399.6

EGF Antibody
49545-50ul	SAB	50ul	EUR 286.8

EGF antibody
70R-12248	Fitzgerald	100 ug	EUR 483.6
Description: Rabbit polyclonal EGF antibody

EGF antibody
70R-12249	Fitzgerald	100 ug	EUR 483.6
Description: Rabbit polyclonal EGF antibody

EGF antibody
70R-13940	Fitzgerald	100 ug	EUR 386.4
Description: Affinity purified Goat polyclonal EGF antibody

EGF antibody
70R-15294	Fitzgerald	100 ug	EUR 392.4
Description: Rabbit polyclonal EGF antibody

EGF antibody
70R-5697	Fitzgerald	50 ug	EUR 560.4
Description: Rabbit polyclonal EGF antibody

EGF Antibody
35720-100ul	SAB	100ul	EUR 302.4

EGF Antibody
5022-100	Biovision	each	EUR 379.2

EGF Antibody
5022-30T	Biovision	each	EUR 175.2

EGF Antibody
5023R-100	Biovision	each	EUR 379.2

EGF Antibody
5023R-30T	Biovision	each	EUR 175.2

EGF Antibody
ABD2225	Lifescience Market	100 ug	EUR 525.6

EGF Antibody
ABF5148	Lifescience Market	100 ug	EUR 525.6

EGF Antibody
ABD7063	Lifescience Market	100 ug	EUR 525.6

EGF Antibody
DF7063	Affbiotech	200ul	EUR 420

EGF Antibody
DF2225	Affbiotech	200ul	EUR 420

EGF Antibody
1-CSB-PA06244A0Rb	Cusabio	EUR 380.40 EUR 402.00	100ug 50ug

Description: A polyclonal antibody against EGF. Recognizes EGF from Human. This antibody is Unconjugated. Tested in the following application: ELISA

egf Antibody
1-CSB-PA24449A0Rb	Cusabio	EUR 380.40 EUR 402.00	100ug 50ug

Description: A polyclonal antibody against egf. Recognizes egf from Zebrafish. This antibody is Unconjugated. Tested in the following application: ELISA, WB; Recommended dilution: WB:1:500-1:5000

EGF Antibody
1-CSB-PA846755	Cusabio	EUR 380.40 EUR 292.80	100ul 50ul

Description: A polyclonal antibody against EGF. Recognizes EGF from Human, Mouse. This antibody is Unconjugated. Tested in the following application: ELISA, WB, IHC;ELISA:1:1000-1:5000, WB:1:500-1:2000, IHC:1:25-1:100

EGF Antibody
1-CSB-PA942209	Cusabio	EUR 380.40 EUR 292.80	100ul 50ul

Description: A polyclonal antibody against EGF. Recognizes EGF from Human. This antibody is Unconjugated. Tested in the following application: ELISA, IHC;ELISA:1:1000-1:5000, IHC:1:50-1:200

EGF Antibody
1-CSB-PA007939	Cusabio	EUR 266.40 EUR 234.00	100ug 50ug

Description: A polyclonal antibody against EGF. Recognizes EGF from Human, Mouse, Rat. This antibody is Unconjugated. Tested in the following application: WB, IHC, ELISA;WB:1/500-1/2000.IHC:1/100-1/300.ELISA:1/10000

EGF Antibody
F47084-0.08ML	NSJ Bioreagents	0.08 ml	EUR 140.25
Description: This gene encodes a member of the epidermal growth factor superfamily. The encoded protein is synthesized as a large precursor molecule that is proteolytically cleaved to generate the 53-amino acid epidermal growth factor peptide. This protein acts a potent mitogenic factor that plays an important role in the growth, proliferation and differentiation of numerous cell types. This protein acts by binding the high affinity cell surface receptor, epidermal growth factor receptor. Defects in this gene are the cause of hypomagnesemia type 4. Dysregulation of this gene has been associated with the growth and progression of certain cancers. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants.

EGF Antibody
F47084-0.4ML	NSJ Bioreagents	0.4 ml	EUR 322.15
Description: This gene encodes a member of the epidermal growth factor superfamily. The encoded protein is synthesized as a large precursor molecule that is proteolytically cleaved to generate the 53-amino acid epidermal growth factor peptide. This protein acts a potent mitogenic factor that plays an important role in the growth, proliferation and differentiation of numerous cell types. This protein acts by binding the high affinity cell surface receptor, epidermal growth factor receptor. Defects in this gene are the cause of hypomagnesemia type 4. Dysregulation of this gene has been associated with the growth and progression of certain cancers. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants.

EGF Antibody
R36053-100UG	NSJ Bioreagents	100 ug	EUR 339.15
Description: Additional name(s) for this target protein: Epidermal growth factor

EGF Antibody
R30469	NSJ Bioreagents	100 ug	EUR 356.15
Description: Epidermal growth factor(EGF) is a growth factor that plays an important role in the regulation of cell growth, proliferation and differentiation by binding to its receptor EGFR. EGF locus is mapped to 4q21-4qter. Human EGF is a 6045-Da protein with 53 amino acid residues and three intramolecular disulfide bones. EGF results in cellular proliferation, differentiation, and survival while plays an important physiological role in the maintenance of oro-esophageal and gastric tissue integrity.

EGF Antibody
R31863	NSJ Bioreagents	100 ug	EUR 356.15
Description: EGF is known as epidermal growth factor. This gene encodes a member of the epidermal growth factor superfamily. The encoded preproprotein is proteolytically processed to generate the 53-amino acid epidermal growth factor peptide. This protein acts a potent mitogenic factor that plays an important role in the growth, proliferation and differentiation of numerous cell types. Additionally, it acts by binding with high affinity to the cell surface receptor, epidermal growth factor receptor. Defects in this gene are the cause of hypomagnesemia type 4. Dysregulation of this gene has been associated with the growth and progression of certain cancers. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants, at least one of which encodes a preproprotein that is proteolytically processed.

EGF Antibody
R31864	NSJ Bioreagents	100 ug	EUR 356.15
Description: EGF is known as epidermal growth factor. This gene encodes a member of the epidermal growth factor superfamily. The encoded preproprotein is proteolytically processed to generate the 53-amino acid epidermal growth factor peptide. This protein acts a potent mitogenic factor that plays an important role in the growth, proliferation and differentiation of numerous cell types. Additionally, it acts by binding with high affinity to the cell surface receptor, epidermal growth factor receptor. Defects in this gene are the cause of hypomagnesemia type 4. Dysregulation of this gene has been associated with the growth and progression of certain cancers. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants, at least one of which encodes a preproprotein that is proteolytically processed.

HB EGF Antibody
DF13666	Affbiotech	100ul	EUR 420

Epitope mapping evaluation confirmed that mAb 2-108 acknowledged the N-terminal prodomain in HB-EGF. These outcomes point out that this new anti-HB-EGF mAb 2-108 could be helpful within the prognosis of HB-EGF-related cancers and could be a powerful software in each fundamental and medical analysis on HB-EGF.