CD68 (GP110, LAMP4, Microsialin, Macrosialin, SCARD1, Scavenger Receptor Class D Member-1) (FITC)

Antibodies / Antibodies-CD Markers

-20°C

Supplied as a liquid in 10mM PBS. No preservative added. BSA-Free. Labeled with Fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC).

Subcellular fraction of human alveolar macrophages. Cellular Localization: Cytoplasmic and Cell Surface

This antibody recognizes a glycoprotein of 110kDa, which is identified as CD68. It is important for identifying macrophages in tissue sections. It stains macrophages in a wide variety of human tissues, including Kupffer cells and macrophages in the red pulp of the spleen, in lamina propria of the gut, in lung alveoli, and in bone marrow. It reacts with myeloid precursors and peripheral blood granulocytes. It also reacts with plasmacytoid T cells, which are supposed to be of monocyte/macrophage origin. It shows strong granular cytoplasmic staining of chronic and acute myeloid leukemia and also reacts with rare cases of true histiocytic neoplasia. Lymphomas are negative or show few granules.

Applications: 
Suitable for use in Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.

Recommended Dilutions:
Immunohistochemistry (Formalin): Staining of formalin-fixed tissues is enhanced by boiling tissue sections in 10mM Tris, 1mM EDTA, pH 9.0, for 45 min at 95°C followed by cooling at RT for 20 minutes.
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

Positive Control:
Tonsil, Lymph Node or Spleen

Storage and Stability:
Store product at 4°C if to be used immediately within two weeks. For long-term storage, aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing and store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable at -20°C for 12 months after receipt. Dilute required amount only prior to immediate use. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
Caution: FITC conjugates are sensitive to light. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

Note: Applications are based on unconjugated antibody.