CD45 or Leukocyte Common Antigen (LCA/T200) family is comprised of at least four isoforms (CD45RA, CD45RB, CD45RC, and CD45RO) of membrane glycoproteins with MW of 180kD-220kD. It consists of a large, heavily glycosylated, amino-terminal extracellular domain of 400-550aa, a single transmembrane region and a large carboxy-terminal cytoplasmic domain of 700aa. CD45/LCA is expressed on hematopoietic cell lines but absent on non-hematopoietic cell lines, normal and malignant non-hematopoietic tissues. The intracellular portion of CD45 proteins has phosphatase activity and is involved in regulation of transmembrane signals, functioning as a leukocyte membrane receptor capable of transducing signals via its phosphotyrosine phosphatase domains.
Applications:
Suitable for use in Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin sections): 2.5-5ug/ml
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.