Anti-Macrosialin CD68 Antibody Picoband® fluoro488 Vervoeging

CD68, cluster of differentiation, is a 110-kD transmembrane glycoprotein that is highly expressed by human monocytes and tissue macrophages. CD68 is a member of a family of hematopoietic mucin-like molecules that includes leukosialin/CD43 and stem cell antigen CD34. The CD68 gene is mapped to 17p13.1. Immunohistochemistry can be used to identify the presence of CD68, which is found in the cytoplasmic granules of a range of different blood cells. It is particularly useful as a marker for the various cells of the macrophage lineage, including monocytes, histiocytes, giant cells, Kupffer cells, and osteoclasts. This allows it to be used to distinguish diseases of otherwise similar appearance, such as the monocyte/macrophage and lymphoid forms of leukaemia (the latter being CD68 negative) . Its presence in macrophages also makes it useful in diagnosing conditions related to proliferation or abnormality of these cells, such as malignant histiocytosis, histiocytic lymphoma, and Gaucher's disease.

Macrosialin; Gp110; CD68; CD68

CD68

968

P34810

Human

No cross-reactivity with other proteins

A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human CD68.

Highly expressed by blood monocytes and tissue macrophages. Also expressed in lymphocytes, fibroblasts and endothelial cells. Expressed in many tumor cell lines which could allow them to attach to selectins on vascular endothelium, facilitating their dissemination to secondary sites. .

Flow Cytometry

Cell Type Markers, Immunology

Immunogen affinity purified.

Liquid

Could play a role in phagocytic activities of tissue macrophages, both in intracellular lysosomal metabolism and extracellular cell-cell and cell-pathogen interactions. Binds to tissue- and organ-specific lectins or selectins, allowing homing of macrophage subsets to particular sites. Rapid recirculation of CD68 from endosomes and lysosomes to the plasma membrane may allow macrophages to crawl over selectin-bearing substrates or other cells.

1. Holness, C. L., Simmons, D. L.Molecular cloning of CD68, a human macrophage marker related to lysosomal glycoproteins.Blood 81: 1607-1613, 1993. 2. Jones, E., Quinn, C. M., See, C. G., Montgomery, D. S., Ford, M. J., Kolble, K., Gordon, S., Greaves, D. R.The linked human elongation initiation factor 4A1 (EIF4A1) and CD68 genes map to chromosome 17p13.Genomics 53: 248-250, 1998.

At -20 ̊C for one year from date of receipt. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Protect from light.

37408 MW

No cross reactivity with other proteins.

6

Macrosialin

Isoform Short: Cell membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein.

Belongs to the LAMP family.

Macrosialin

Rabbit IgG

Each vial contains 50% glycerol, 0.9% NaCl, 0.2% Na2HPO4, 0.02% NaN3.