Colony-stimulating factor 1(CSF-1) is required for the growth, differentiation and survival of cells of the monocyte/macrophage lineage. CSF-1 binds specific receptor CSF1R, the product of the c-fms gene, leading to receptor dimerization and phosphorylation on tyrosine residue. CSF-1R has been demonstrated as the major regulator of macrophage development as well as great involvement in epithelial cancers, including carcinogenesis of breast, ovary and prostate. CSF- 1R is a tyrosine kinase transmembrane receptor and is one of the members of the CSF1/PDGF receptor family of tyrosine-protein kinases.
Applications:
Suitable for use in ELISA. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
ELISA: 1:5000-1:20,000
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.