CD14 is a glycophosphatidylinositol-anchored protein expressed on the surfaces of monocytes and plymorphonuclear leukocytes. It acts as a co-receptor for the detection of bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) (1).CD14 cooperates with MD-2 and TLR4 to mediate the innate
immune response to bacterial LPS. It acts via MyD88, TIRAP and TRAF6, leading to NF-kappa-B activation, cytokine secretion and the inflammatory response (2).CD14 is expressed strongly on peripheral blood monocytes and macrophages, and weakly on the surface of granulocytes (1).
Applications:
Suitable for use in Flow Cytometry, Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry and Immunocytochemistry. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Flow Cytometry: 1:10
Western Blot: 1:1000-1:5000
Immunohistochemistry: 1:500-1:1000
Immunocytochemistry: 1:100-1:250
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months at -20 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
Manufactured incorporating RabMAb(R) technology under Epitomics US patents, No 5,675,063 and 7,429,487, owned by Abcam.