CD36 (Thrombospondin Receptor, GPI V, FAT) (FITC)

Recently, CD36 has been identified as a protein that is required for TLR2 recognition of di-acylated bacterial lipopeptides and lipoteichoic acid4. CD36 is a heavily N-glycosylated transmembrane protein of 90kD with two short intracellular domains and a large extracellulardomain. CD36 expression is primarily controlled by the transcription heterodimer PPARg-RXR (peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-g-retinoid-X-receptor). CD36 is preferentially found within lipid rafts, which facilitates its association with receptors, signalling and adaptor molecules. CD36 is expressed on platelets, mature monocytes and macrophages, microvascular endothelial cells, mammary endothelial cells, during stages of erythroid cell development and on some macrophage derived dendritic cells. CD36 has been implicated in many biological processes including angiogenesis, phagocytosis, inflammation, and lipid and glucose metabolism. CD36 is associated with Src-family kinases and with the integrins a3b1 and a6b1. It is a receptor and transporter of oxidized lipids and long chain fatty acids. CD36 has been shown to function as phagocytic receptor for apoptotic cells. Several in vivo models support the role of the thrombospondin / CD36 system in angiogenesis and tumor growth. An important role for CD36 has been found in Malaria as major receptor for P. falciparum-infected red blood cells. Many different ligands have been reported to interact with CD36, suggesting that CD36 could recognize a structure-based domain rather than specific contact residues. Applications: Suitable for use in Flow Cytometry, Western Blot, and Immunohistochemistry (frozen). Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Flow Cytometry: 1:50 Western Blot: 1:50 Immunohistochemistry (frozen): 1:50 Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Storage and Stability: For long-term storage and to avoid repeated freezing and thawing, 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. FITC conjugates are sensitive to light.