An amino acid sequence from the C-terminus of human Cluster of differentiation 68 (FCIIRRRPSAYQAL) was used as the immunogen for this CD68 antibody.
Cluster of differentiation 68 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 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 Gauchers disease.
Lyophilized from 1X PBS with 2.5% BSA and 0.025% sodium azide/thimerosal
Purity:
Antigen affinity
Form:
0.5mg/ml if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water
Antibody Type:
Primary Antibody
Application Dilute:
Western blot: 0.5-1ug/ml,IHC (FFPE): 0.5-1ug/ml
Application Notes:
The stated application concentrations are suggested starting amounts. Titration of the CD68 antibody may be required due to differences in protocols and secondary/substrate sensitivity.
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