SpecificityBasiliximab recognises the human IL-2R and binds to the epitope (116)ERIYHFV(122) within the extracellular domain of the CD25 subunit – binding is abolished when 2 or more residues within the epitope are mutated. This epitope overlaps with the interaction site of CD25 and IL-2. CD25 is found in the high-affinity IL-2R (αβγc) – T cells only express CD25 upon activation. IL-2 binding to IL-2R on T cells modulates proliferation and differentiation.
Species ReactivityHuman, Primate
Immunogen DescriptionBasiliximab was prepared by immunizing BALB/c mice with CTC 16 cells.
ConjugateUnconjugated
Concentration1 mg/mL
Purity DescriptionPurified antibody, via affinity chromatography
Application DetailsBasiliximab is derived from the murine anti-Tac antibody. For the clinically used format, the variable regions from this antibody were grafted onto the sequence of the human IgG1κ constant regions. Basiliximab binding to CD25 competitively blocks the interaction of IL-2R with its ligand IL-2 on the surface of T cells. Blocking this interaction prevents T cell replication and T cell-mediated B cell activation. Basiliximab binding suppresses the immune system inhibits the pathway activating the cellular immune response to allograft rejection. IL-2 signalling suppression can additionally prevent acute graft-versus-host disease, autoimmune disorders and malignancies such as T cell leukemias (Binder et al, 2007). Basiliximab has also been used in FC, IF, IHC and WB studies, which enables the detection of CD25.
TargetIL-2R alpha (CD25)
SpecificityBasiliximab recognises the human IL-2R and binds to the epitope (116)ERIYHFV(122) within the extracellular domain of the CD25 subunit – binding is abolished when 2 or more residues within the epitope are mutated. This epitope overlaps with the interaction site of CD25 and IL-2. CD25 is found in the high-affinity IL-2R (αβγc) – T cells only express CD25 upon activation. IL-2 binding to IL-2R on T cells modulates proliferation and differentiation.
Target Host SpeciesHuman
Species ReactivityHuman, Primate
Antibody HostRabbit
Antibody TypeRecombinant
Antibody IsotypeIgG, kappa
Clone NameBasiliximab
ConjugateUnconjugated
Immunogen DescriptionBasiliximab was prepared by immunizing BALB/c mice with CTC 16 cells.
Purity DescriptionPurified antibody, via affinity chromatography
FormatLiquid. PBS with 0.02% Proclin 300.
Concentration1 mg/mL
Storage InstructionsStore at 2-8°C for up to 1 month. For longer storage, aliquot and store at -20_C. Avoid mulitiple freeze thaw cycles.
Batch NumberPlease see item label.
Expiration DateStore at 2-8⁰C for up to 3 months. For longer storage, aliquot and store at -20⁰C for up to 12 months.
Scientific BackgroundThis chimeric rabbit antibody was made using the variable domain sequences of the original Human IgG1 format, for improved compatibility with existing reagents, assays and techniques. Basiliximab is derived from the murine anti-Tac antibody. For the clinically used format, the variable regions from this antibody were grafted onto the sequence of the human IgG1 constant regions. Basiliximab binding to CD25 competitively blocks the interaction of IL-2R with its ligand IL-2 on the surface of T cells. Blocking this interaction prevents T cell replication and T cell-mediated B cell activation. Basiliximab binding suppresses the immune system inhibits the pathway activating the cellular immune response to allograft rejection. IL-2 signalling suppression can additionally prevent acute graft-versus-host disease, autoimmune disorders and malignancies such as T cell leukemias (Binder et al, 2007). Basiliximab has also been used in FC, IF, IHC and WB studies, which enables the detection of CD25.