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AB228185

Anti-CD68 antibody [SP251], prediluted

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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal CD68 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.

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CD68, Macrosialin, Gp110

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD68 antibody [SP251], prediluted (AB228185)
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Supplier Data

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD68 antibody [SP251], prediluted (AB228185)

Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded human tonsil tissue stained for CD68 using ab228185 in immunohistochemical analysis.

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

SP251

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Human

Applications

IHC-P

applications

Immunogen

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

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Reactivity data

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Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A/G
Purification notes
Purified from TCS by protein A/G.
Storage buffer
pH: 7.6 Preservative: 0.1% Sodium azide Constituents: Tris buffered saline, 1% BSA
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
+4°C
Storage information
Do Not Freeze
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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.
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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.
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Publications (1)

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Cancers 13: PubMed33466385

2021

Co-Overexpression of TWIST1-CSF1 Is a Common Event in Metastatic Oral Cancer and Drives Biologically Aggressive Phenotype.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Sabrina Daniela da Silva,Fabio Albuquerque Marchi,Jie Su,Long Yang,Ludmila Valverde,Jessica Hier,Krikor Bijian,Michael Hier,Alex Mlynarek,Luiz Paulo Kowalski,Moulay A Alaoui-Jamali
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