Abcam, ab234530, Anti-F4/80 antibody [EPR20548] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal F4/80 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for Flow Cyt and reacts with Mouse samples. Cited in 2 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR20548,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse,
Applications:Flow CytSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Product details:
ab234530 is the carrier-free version of
ab213200
Patented technology
Our RabMAb
technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
RabMAb® patents
What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
For more information, read more on
recombinant antibodies
Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.
Use our
conjugation kits
for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.
Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar
Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar
is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-Do Not Freeze

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
F4/80 also known as Emr1 (Epidermal growth factor module-containing mucin-like hormone receptor 1) is a well-characterized surface protein with a mass of approximately 160 kDa. This protein is recognized as a marker for murine macrophages. F4/80 is heavily expressed on cells of the monocyte and macrophage lineage particularly in tissue-resident macrophages found in organs like the liver spleen and lung. Its expression is vital for identifying macrophages in various types of immunological studies including F4/80 staining and macrophage marker analysis.
Biological function summary
F4/80 plays a role in modulating the immune response by interacting with other cell surface molecules. While not part of a larger protein complex F4/80 influences macrophage functions such as phagocytosis and cytokine production. Its expression contributes to the regulation of tissue homeostasis and inflammation. The protein is critical in maintaining the macrophage population required for reliable immune surveillance and response to pathogens.
Pathways
F4/80 is an integral part of the immunological and inflammatory signaling pathways. It interacts with TLRs (Toll-like receptors) and other cell surface molecules that sense microbial components therefore helping in the initiation of innate immune responses. F4/80 is connected to proteins like cytokine receptors which play roles in mediating and resolving inflammatory signals important for maintaining balanced immune activity.
F4/80 is associated with conditions like chronic inflammation and autoimmune disorders. Its expression levels can often correlate with disease state impacting diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and liver fibrosis. In these conditions F4/80 interacts with proteins like TNF-alpha and IL-1beta which are involved in inflammatory processes. Understanding F4/80's role can help uncover therapeutic targets aimed at modulating macrophage functions to treat these disorders effectively.