Target：CD68

Fields：Lysosome

Gene Name：CD68

Protein Name：Macrosialin (Gp110) (CD antigen CD68)

Human Gene Id：968

Human Swiss Prot No：P34810

Immunogen：Synthesized peptide derived from human CD68 AA range: 250-354

Specificity：The antibody can specifically recognize human CD68 protein.

Formulation：PBS, 50% glycerol, 0.05% Proclin 300, 0.05%BSA

Source：Mouse, Monoclonal/IgG1, kappa

Dilution：IHC 1:50-200. ELISA 1:500-5000

Purification：The antibody was affinity-purified from ascites by affinity-chromatography using specific immunogen.

Storage Stability：-15°C to -25°C/1 year(Do not lower than -25°C)

Molecular Weight(Da)：35kD

Observed Band(KD)：100-110kD

Background： This gene encodes a 110-kD transmembrane glycoprotein that is highly expressed by human monocytes and tissue macrophages. It is a member of the lysosomal/endosomal-associated membrane glycoprotein (LAMP) family. The protein primarily localizes to lysosomes and endosomes with a smaller fraction circulating to the cell surface. It is a type I integral membrane protein with a heavily glycosylated extracellular domain and binds to tissue- and organ-specific lectins or selectins. The protein is also a member of the scavenger receptor family. Scavenger receptors typically function to clear cellular debris, promote phagocytosis, and mediate the recruitment and activation of macrophages. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcripts encoding different isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008],

Function：function:Could play a role in phagocytic activities of tissue macrophages, both in intracellular lysosomal metabolism and extracellular cell-cell and cell-pathogen interactions. Bind to tissue- and organ-specific lectins or selectins, allowing homing of macrophage subsets to particular sites. Rapid recirculation of CD68 from endosomes, lysosomes to the plasma membrane may allow macrophages to crawl over selectin bearing substrates or other cells.,PTM:N- and O-glycosylated.,similarity:Belongs to the LAMP family.,tissue specificity:Highly expressed by blood monocytes and tissue macrophages. Also expressed in many tumor cell lines which could allow them to attach to selectins on vascular endothelium, facilitating their dissemination to secondary sites.,

Subcellular Location：Cytoplasmic, Membranous

Expression：Highly expressed by blood monocytes and tissue macrophages. Also expressed in lymphocytes, fibroblasts and endothelial cells. Expressed in many tumor cell lines which could allow them to attach to selectins on vascular endothelium, facilitating their dissemination to secondary sites.