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AB318306

Anti-CD68 antibody [EPR23917-164] – Chicken IgY (Chimeric) – BSA and Azide Free

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Chicken Recombinant Monoclonal CD68 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P and reacts with Mouse, Rat samples.

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CD68, Macrosialin, Cd68, CD68 antigen, CD68 molecule, CD68_HUMAN, DKFZp686M18236, GP11, Gp110, LAMP4, MACROPHAGE ANTIGEN CD68, Macrophage antigen CD68 (microsialin), Macrosialin, SCARD1, Scavenger receptor class D member 1

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD68 antibody [EPR23917-164] – Chicken IgY (Chimeric) – BSA and Azide Free (AB318306)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD68 antibody [EPR23917-164] – Chicken IgY (Chimeric) – BSA and Azide Free (AB318306)

Immunofluorescence staining of CD68 in a section of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded rat spleen. Performed on a Leica BOND. The section was pre-treated using heat mediated antigen retrieval with sodium citrate (pH6.0) for 20 minutes. The section was then incubated at room temperature for 1 hour with ab318306 at 1/500 dilution, and then incubated for 1 hour with ab150173, Goat Anti-Chicken IgY H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed at 1/1000 dilution (shown in green). Nuclear DNA was labelled with DAPI (shown in blue). The section was then mounted using Dako Fluorescence Mounting Medium®. Image was taken with a confocal microscope (Leica-Microsystems, TCS SP8). For other IHC staining systems (automated and non-automated), customers should optimize variable parameters such as antigen retrieval conditions, antibody concentrations and incubation times.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD68 antibody [EPR23917-164] – Chicken IgY (Chimeric) – BSA and Azide Free (AB318306)
  • IHC-P

Lab

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD68 antibody [EPR23917-164] – Chicken IgY (Chimeric) – BSA and Azide Free (AB318306)

Immunofluorescence staining of CD68 in a section of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded mouse spleen. Performed on a Leica BOND. The section was pre-treated using heat mediated antigen retrieval with sodium citrate (pH6.0) for 20 minutes. The section was then incubated at room temperature for 1 hour with ab318306 at 1/500 dilution, and then incubated for 1 hour with ab150173, Goat Anti-Chicken IgY H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed at 1/1000 dilution (shown in green). Nuclear DNA was labelled with DAPI (shown in blue). The section was then mounted using Dako Fluorescence Mounting Medium®. Image was taken with a confocal microscope (Leica-Microsystems, TCS SP8). For other IHC staining systems (automated and non-automated), customers should optimize variable parameters such as antigen retrieval conditions, antibody concentrations and incubation times.

  • Unconjugated

    Anti-CD68 antibody [EPR23917-164]

  • Carrier free

    Anti-CD68 antibody [EPR23917-164] - BSA and Azide free

  • 665 Alexa Fluor® 647

    Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-CD68 antibody [EPR23917-164]

  • 617 Alexa Fluor® 594

    Alexa Fluor® 594 Anti-CD68 antibody [EPR23917-164]

  • 660 APC

    APC Anti-CD68 antibody [EPR23917-164]

  • Unconjugated

    Anti-CD68 antibody [EPR23917-164] – Chicken IgY (Chimeric)

  • 519 Alexa Fluor® 488

    Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-CD68 antibody [EPR23917-164]

  • 578 PE

    PE Anti-CD68 antibody [EPR23917-164]

  • 519 FITC

    FITC Anti-CD68 antibody [EPR23917-164]

Key facts

Host species

Chicken

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

EPR23917-164

Isotype

IgY

Carrier free

Yes

Reacts with

Mouse, Rat

Applications

IHC-P

applications

Immunogen

The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Reactivity data

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Product details

ab318306 is the carrier-free version of ab318303.

This chicken monoclonal chimeric antibody has been engineered from a RabMAb parent antibody (ab283654). By necessity, some rabbit sequence is retained as part of the variable domain. When multiplexing with other rabbit-derived antibodies, using cross absorbed Fc-reactive secondary antibodies are recommended.

What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:

  • - High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
  • - Improved sensitivity and specificity
  • - Long-term security of supply
  • - Animal-free batch production

For more information, read more on recombinant antibodies.

Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.

Use our conjugation kits for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.

Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar® Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar® is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Thiophilic Resin
Storage buffer
pH: 7.2 - 7.4 Constituents: PBS
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage duration
1-2 weeks
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
+4°C

Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

CD68 is a glycoprotein that functions as a scavenger receptor. It plays an important role in the regulation of cellular debris and apoptotic cell clearance. Researchers often refer to it as KP1 or macrosialin in the literature. CD68 with a molecular weight of approximately 110 kDa is highly expressed in macrophages and monocytes. The mucin-like structure of CD68 allows it to be heavily glycosylated which aids in its function. Researchers detect CD68 in tissues through methods like immunohistochemistry (IHC) immunofluorescence and CD68 staining and it is widely used as a macrophage marker in research.
Biological function summary

CD68 facilitates functions associated with the innate immune response. It serves as an important part of macrophages which contribute to immune surveillance and tissue homeostasis. Though it primarily operates on its own in some contexts CD68 might assist in forming complexes with other receptors to modulate phagocytic activity. This target is significant in atherosclerotic plaque stability as macrophages engulf lipids and cell debris through processes facilitated by CD68.

Pathways

CD68 is involved in pathways connected to inflammation and phagocytosis. The CD68 protein works closely with other scavenger receptors like CD36 to mediate uptake of oxidized low-density lipoproteins (oxLDL) in the lipid metabolism pathway. Additionally CD68 engagement can influence the toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling pathways thereby linking innate immunity and inflammatory responses critical for host defense and disease progression.

CD68 is associated with atherosclerosis and multiple sclerosis. In atherosclerosis its role becomes evident as it accumulates in macrophages within the plaques making it a marker of disease severity. In multiple sclerosis CD68 expression in macrophages and microglia indicates active demyelination and inflammation. It also relates to proteins such as CD36 in atherosclerosis where both mediate the uptake of modified LDL contributing to foam cell formation in plaques.

Product protocols

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Target data

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.
See full target information Cd68

Additional targets

Cd68

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