The unconjugated antibody will detect Podoplanin on the surface of Mouse lymphatic endothelial cells and some epithelial cell types by Immunostaining or Immunohistochemistry. The antibody does not cross-react with Human Podoplanin.
Immunohistochemistry on Frozen and Paraffin Sections: 1-10 μg/mL. Western blot: 1-10 μg/mL (The antibody will detect a 36-40 kDa band). Immunoprecipitation: 1-5 μg IgG per 1 mLlysate or reaction volume. Other applications not tested. Optimal dilutions are dependent on conditions and should be determined by the user.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Reconstitution
Restore with sterile water to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL.
Buffer
PBS, pH 7.4, 0.02 % Sodium Azide, 50 x BSA
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
This product is photosensitive and should be protected from light
Storage
4 °C
Storage Comment
Prior to and following reconstitution store the antibody undiluted at 2-8 °C. DO NOT FREEZE!
Target
Podoplanin (PDPN)
Alternative Name
Podoplanin
Background
Podoplanin, also known as glycoprotein 36 (gp36), PA2.26 antigen, T1-alpha (T1A), and aggrus, is a 36 kDa type I transmembrane sialoglycoprotein and member of the Podoplanin family. Podoplanin has three potential splice variants, the longest of which is represented by a 238 amino acid precursor. It contains an undefined signal sequence, a 22 aa transmembrane segment (aa 207-228) and a short cytoplasmic tail (aa 229-238). The cytoplasmic tail contains putative sites for protein kinase C phosphorylation. There are two potential alternate start sites at Met 77 (Swiss Prot #: Q86YL7) and Met 119 (EAW51692) that generate short forms. The 162 aa short form Podoplanin precursor shares 47 % aa identity with mouse Podoplanin. Podoplanin is expressed on glomerular epithelial cells (podocytes), type I lung alveolar cells, lymphatic endothelial cells, and numerous tumors, including colorectal tumors, squamous cell carcinomas, testicular seminoma, and brain tumors. One study shows high expression of Podoplanin mRNA in placenta, lung, skeletal muscle, and heart, and weaker levels in brain, kidney, and liver. Podoplanin is the ligand for C-type lectin-like receptor 2 (CLEC-2). Their association is dependent on sialic acid on O-glycans of Podoplanin. Through its association with CLEC-2, Podoplanin induces platelet aggregation and tumor metastasis. Podoplanin is also necessary for lymphatic vessel formation, normal lung cell proliferation and alveolus formation at birth.Synonyms: Aggrus, GP36, Glycoprotein 36, PA2.26 antigen, PDPN, PSEC0003, PSEC0025, T1-alpha