CD47, also known as integrin-associated protein, is a 50kD glycoprotein expressed on all hematopoietic cell lines, epithelial cells, endothelial cells, fibroblasts and many tumor cell lines.
CD47 is involved in several cellular processes including regulation of T cell and dendritic cell activation, regulation of neutrophil (PMN) chemotaxis, caspase-independent apoptosis, and may act as a signal transducer in the regulation of cation fluxes across cell membranes. CD47 has been identified as a ligand for the inhibitory macrophage receptor known as signal regulatory protein alpha (SIRPalpha) and as a receptor for thrombospondin-1.
Applications:
Suitable for use in Flow Cytometry. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Flow Cytometry: Neat; 10ul labels 10e6 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. 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.