MFGE8
Reactivity: Human
IHC, ELISA
Host: Mouse
Monoclonal
2B2D10
unconjugated
Application Notes
Optimal working dilution should be determined by the investigator.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Concentration
1.0 mg/mL
Buffer
PBS containing 50 % glycerol, pH 7.2. No preservative is contained.
Preservative
Without preservative
Handling Advice
Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Storage
-20 °C
Storage Comment
Upon receipt, store (in aliqouts) at -20 °C.
Target
MFGE8
(Milk Fat Globule-EGF Factor 8 Protein (MFGE8))
Alternative Name
Lactadherin
Background
Apoptotic cells are rapidly removed by phagocytosis to clear the living cells and tissues of intracellular materials being released from dying cells. Phagocytes recognize apoptotic cells through milk fat globule-EGF-factor 8 (MFG-E8). MFG-E8 is a secreted glycoprotein from thioglycollate-elicited macrophages and bind to phosphatidylserine exposed on the cell surface of apoptotic cells, then bind strongly to cells expressing ανβ3 integrin via its RGD (arginine-glycine-aspartate) motif. Thus, MFG-E8 is an important protein to mediate the engulfment of apoptotic cells by activated macrophages.Synonyms: Breast epithelial antigen BA46, HMFG, MFGE8, MFGM, Milk fat globule-EGF factor 8