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AB322666

PE Anti-CD68 antibody [EPR23917-164]

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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal CD68 antibody - conjugated to PE. Suitable for Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Mouse, Rat samples.

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CD68, Macrosialin, Cd68

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Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - PE Anti-CD68 antibody [EPR23917-164] (AB322666)
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Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - PE Anti-CD68 antibody [EPR23917-164] (AB322666)

Flow cytometric analysis of 4% paraformaldehyde fixed 90% methanol permeabilized NR8383 (rat alveolar macrophage) cells labelling CD68 with ab322666 at 1/500 dilution (0.1ug) (Red) compared with a Rabbit IgG monoclonal [EPR25A] - Isotype Control (Phycoerythrin) (ab209478) (Black) isotype control and an unlabelled control (cells without incubation with primary antibody and secondary antibody) (Blue).

Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - PE Anti-CD68 antibody [EPR23917-164] (AB322666)
  • Flow Cyt (Intra)

Supplier Data

Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - PE Anti-CD68 antibody [EPR23917-164] (AB322666)

Flow cytometric analysis of 4% paraformaldehyde fixed 90% methanol permeabilized A20 (mouse reticulum sarcoma B lymphocyte, Left) / RAW 264.7 (mouse Abelson murine leukemia virus-induced tumor macrophage, Right) cells labelling CD68 with ab322666 at 1/5000 dilution (0.01ug) (Red) compared with a Rabbit IgG monoclonal [EPR25A] - Isotype Control (Allophycocyanin) (ab232814) (Black) isotype control and an unlabelled control (cells without incubation with primary antibody and secondary antibody) (Blue).

Negative control : A20

  • 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]

  • 519 Alexa Fluor® 488

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

  • 519 FITC

    FITC Anti-CD68 antibody [EPR23917-164]

  • Unconjugated

    Anti-CD68 antibody [EPR23917-164]

  • Carrier free

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

  • Carrier free

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

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

EPR23917-164

Isotype

IgG

Conjugation

PE

Excitation/Emission

Ex: 480;565nm, Em: 578nm

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Mouse, Rat

Applications

Flow Cyt (Intra)

applications

Immunogen

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

Specificity

Mouse unsuitable for IHC-Fr application

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Reactivity data

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Product details

Patented technology
Our RabMAb® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMAb® patents.

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.

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Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Storage buffer
pH: 7.4 Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 1% BSA
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
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle|Store in the dark
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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

For this product, it's our understanding that no specific protocols are required. You can visit:
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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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