The MS4A1 gene encodes a member of the membrane-spanning 4A gene family. Members of this nascent protein family are characterized by common structural features and similar intron/exon splice boundaries and display unique expression patterns among hematopoietic cells and nonlymphoid tissues. This gene encodes a B-lymphocyte surface molecule which plays a role in the development and differentiation of B-cells into plasma cells. This family member is localized to 11q12, among a cluster of family members. Alternative splicing of this gene results in two transcript variants which encode the same protein. [RefSeq]

Optimal dilution of the CD20 antibody should be determined by the researcher.

A synthetic peptide specific to human CD20 / MS4A1 was used as the immunogen for the CD20 antibody.

Store the CD20 antibody at -20oC.