CD163, a member of the group B scavenger receptor cysteine-rich superfamily, is a 134kD (non-reduced)/155kD (reduced) glycoprotein primarily expressed on macrophages, Kuffer cells, monocytes, subset of dendritic cells, and a subset of hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells. CD163 binds to haptoglobin-hemoglobin complex and TWEAK, and plays a role in clearing hemoglobin and regulating cytokine production by macrophages. Membrane CD163 can be cleaved by metalloproteinases (MMP) resulting in soluble form. Elevated serum level of sCD163 has been implicated in many kinds of inflammation diseases.
Applications:
Suitable for use in Flow Cytometry and Immunoprecipitation. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Flow Cytometry: (same/less than)2ug/10e5 cells in 100ul
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.
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