CD68
Reactivity: Human
FACS
Host: Mouse
Monoclonal
Y1-82A
PE
Application Notes
Titration of the CD68 antibody may be required due to differences in protocols and secondary/substrate sensitivity.\. Western blot: 1:1000
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Format
Liquid
Buffer
In 1X PBS pH 7.4 with 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.
Storage
-20 °C
Storage Comment
Aliquot the CD68 antibody and store frozen at -20°C or colder. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Target
CD68
(CD68 Molecule (CD68))
Alternative Name
CD68
Background
This gene encodes a 40~110-kD transmembrane glycoprotein that is highly expressed by human monocytes and tissue macrophages. It is a member of the lysosomal/endosomal-associated membrane glycoprotein (LAMP) family. The protein primarily localizes to lysosomes and endosomes with a smaller fraction circulating to the cell surface. It is a type I integral membrane protein with a heavily glycosylated extracellular domain and binds to tissue- and organ-specific lectins or selectins. The protein is also a member of the scavenger receptor family. Scavenger receptors typically function to clear cellular debris, promote phagocytosis, and mediate the recruitment and activation of macrophages. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcripts encoding different isoforms.