Reacts with CD59, a 19 kDa glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI)-anchored glycoprotein, expressed on hematopoietic and non-hematopoietic cells. Because of its role in interaction with complement activated products, CD59 has been termed membrane-attack-complex-inhibitory factor (MACIF), homologus restriction factor (HRF20), membrane inhibitor of reactive lysis (MIRL) and protectin. It inhibits the cytolytic activity of complement by binding to C8 and C9, thereby blocking the assembly of the membrane attack complex. CD59 also participates in spontaneous T-cell/erythrocyte adhesion, interacts with CD2 and plays a role in T-cell activation. This antibody is routinely tested by flow cytometric analysis. Other applications were tested during antibody development only or reported in the literature. Profile of glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI) anchor-defective mutant cell line analyzed on a FACScan Profile of K562 cells expressing glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI) anchor protein analyzed on a FACScan
Optimal working dilution should be determined by the investigator.
Sample Volume
20 μL
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Buffer
Aqueous buffered solution containing BSA and ≤0.09 % sodium azide.
Preservative
Sodium azide
Precaution of Use
This product contains Sodium azide: a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.
Handling Advice
The antibody was conjugated with biotin under optimum conditions, and unreacted biotin was removed.
Storage
4 °C
Storage Comment
Store undiluted at 4°C and protected from prolonged exposure to light. Do not freeze.
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