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SAB1401062

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Anti-CD68 antibody produced in mouse

purified immunoglobulin, buffered aqueous solution

Synonym(s):

DKFZp686M18236, GP110, SCARD1

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MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352203
NACRES:
NA.41

biological source

mouse

conjugate

unconjugated

antibody form

purified immunoglobulin

antibody product type

primary antibodies

clone

polyclonal

form

buffered aqueous solution

species reactivity

human

technique(s)

western blot: 1 μg/mL

NCBI accession no.

UniProt accession no.

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−20°C

target post-translational modification

unmodified

Gene Information

human ... CD68(968)

General description

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)

Immunogen

CD68 (NP_001242.2, 1 a.a. ~ 354 a.a) full-length human protein.

Sequence
MRLAVLFSGALLGLLAAQGTGNDCPHKKSATLLPSFTVTPTVTESTGTTSHRTTKSHKTTTHRTTTTGTTSHGPTTATHNPTTTSHGNVTVHPTSNSTATSQGPSTATHSPATTSHGNATVHPTSNSTATSPGFTSSAHPEPPPPSPSPSPTSKETIGDYTWTNGSQPCVHLQAQIQIRVMYTTQGGGEAWGISVLNPNKTKVQGSCEGAHPHLLLSFPYGHLSFGFMQDLQQKVVYLSYMAVEYNVSFPHAAQWTFSAQNASLRDLQAPLGQSFSCSNSSIILSPAVHLDLLSLRLQAAQLPHTGVFGQSFSCPSDRSILLPLIIGLILLGLLALVLIAFCIIRRRPSAYQAL

Biochem/physiol Actions

CD68 (Cluster of Differentiation 68), a scavenger receptor, significantly participates in the development of Alzheimer′s disease. CD68 serves as a prognostic marker in tumor cells. Deletion of the gene is known to cause reduction in the bone resorption capacity.

Physical form

Solution in phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4

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Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Dawn O'Reilly et al.
The Journal of biological chemistry, 278(24), 21909-21919 (2003-04-05)
CD68 is a transmembrane glycoprotein expressed in all cells of the mononuclear phagocyte lineage including monocytes and tissue resident macrophages. Deletion analysis of the 5'-flanking sequences of the gene demonstrated that the proximal -150-bp sequence of the CD68 promoter exhibits
Evaluation of the effects of anti-psychotic drugs on the expression of CD68 on the peripheral blood monocytes of Alzheimer patients with psychotic symptoms.
Bahramabadi R, et.al.
Life Sciences, 179, 73-79 (2017)
Dimitry A Chistiakov et al.
Laboratory investigation; a journal of technical methods and pathology, 97(1), 4-13 (2016-11-22)
CD68 is a heavily glycosylated glycoprotein that is highly expressed in macrophages and other mononuclear phagocytes. Traditionally, CD68 is exploited as a valuable cytochemical marker to immunostain monocyte/macrophages in the histochemical analysis of inflamed tissues, tumor tissues, and other immunohistopathological
CD68/macrosialin: not just a histochemical marker.
Chistiakov DA
Laboratory Investigation; a Journal of Technical Methods and Pathology, 97(1), 4-13 (2017)
Reza Bahramabadi et al.
Life sciences, 179, 73-79 (2017-05-04)
Previous studies approved the important roles of CD68, as scavenger receptors, in Alzheimer's disease (AD). The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of treatment with anti-psychotic drugs and vitamin B12 on the expression levels of CD68 in

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