Abcam, ab319128, Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-CD168 antibody [EPR4054]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal CD168 antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 647. Suitable for IHC-P and reacts with Human samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR4054,
Isotype:IgG,
Conjugation:Alexa Fluor® 647,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 650nm, Em: 665nm,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:IHC-PSee 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:
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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
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Alexa Fluor® is a registered trademark of Molecular Probes, Inc, a Thermo Fisher Scientific Company. The Alexa Fluor® dye included in this product is provided under an intellectual property license from Life Technologies Corporation. As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye, the purchase of this product conveys to the buyer the non-transferable right to use the purchased product and components of the product only in research conducted by the buyer (whether the buyer is an academic or for-profit entity). As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye the sale of this product is expressly conditioned on the buyer not using the product or its components, or any materials made using the product or its components, in any activity to generate revenue, which may include, but is not limited to use of the product or its components: in manufacturing; (ii) to provide a service, information, or data in return for payment (iii) for therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic purposes; or (iv) for resale, regardless of whether they are sold for use in research. For information on purchasing a license to this product for purposes other than research, contact Life Technologies Corporation, 5781 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA or outlicensing@thermofisher.com.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 30% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle, Store in the dark

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
CD168 also known as HMMR (hyaluronan-mediated motility receptor) is a protein that functions mechanically as a receptor involved in cell motility proliferation and adhesion. Its molecular weight is approximately 95 kDa. CD168 expression can be prominently found in tissues that contain a high density of hyaluronan such as tumor cells and certain types of epithelial cells. Additionally CD168 is often used as a marker for certain macrophage populations illustrating its role in the immune landscape.
Biological function summary
Hyaluronan-mediated motility receptor plays an important role in the regulation of the extracellular matrix (ECM) by binding to hyaluronan a significant component of the ECM. CD168 has a vital function in cell surface signaling processes facilitating communication between cells and their environment. The protein operates in a complex with elements like growth factor receptors enhancing its ability to modulate cellular responses. This interaction allows CD168 to significantly influence processes like wound healing and tissue remodeling.
Pathways
Hyaluronan-mediated motility receptor participates in the Rho signaling pathway important for cytoskeletal organization and cell movement. Through this pathway CD168 interacts directly with proteins such as GTPases including members of the Rho family like RhoA which play key roles in the reorganization of the actin cytoskeleton. CD168 also relates to the PI3K/AKT pathway influencing cellular survival and proliferation by interacting with proteins such as PI3K integrally involved in cellular growth and response to extracellular signals.
Increased expression of hyaluronan-mediated motility receptor has been observed in several cancers including breast and ovarian cancers where it often correlates with advanced disease stages and poor prognosis. CD168's role in cancer is linked with its interaction with the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) which promotes aggressive tumor behavior. In arthritis CD168 expression contributes to synovial inflammation connecting with inflammatory cytokines that escalate the disease progression. These associations underline the importance of CD168 in both oncology and inflammatory disorders.