This antibody recognises the F4/80 antigen. Clone CI:A3-1 has been reported to modulate cytokine levels released in response to Listeria monocytogenes. We recommend the use of BM4008LE for this purpose.
Purification
Affinity Chromatography on Protein G
Immunogen
Thioglycollate stimulated peritoneal cavity macrophages from C57/BL mice. Spleen cells from immunised HOB2 rats were fused with cells of the mouse NS-1 myeloma cell line.
EMR1
Reactivity: Mouse, Human, Rat, Dog
WB, IHC (p)
Host: Rabbit
Polyclonal
unconjugated
Application Notes
Flow Cytometry: Use 10 μL of neat antibody to label 10^6 cells in 100 μL. Other applications not tested. Optimal dilutions are dependent on conditions and should be determined by the user.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Concentration
0.1 mg/mL
Buffer
PBS, pH 7.4, 0.09 % Sodium Azide, 1 % BSA
Preservative
Sodium azide
Precaution of Use
This product contains sodium azide: a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.
Handling Advice
Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Storage
4 °C/-20 °C
Storage Comment
Store undiluted at 2-8 °C for one month or (in aliquots) at -20 °C for longer.
F4/80 is a 160 kD cell surface glycoprotein that is a member of the EGFTM7 family of proteins which shares 68 % overall amino acid identity with human EGF module-containing mucinlike hormone receptor 1 (EMR1). Expression of F4/80 is heterogeneous and is reported to vary during macrophage maturation and activation. The F4/80 antigen is expressed on a wide range of mature tissue macrophages including Kupffer cells, Langerhans, microglia, macrophages located in the gut lamina propria, peritoneal cavity, lung, thymus, bone marrow stroma and macrophages in the red pulp of the spleen. F4/80 expression has also been reported on a subpopulation of dendritic cells but is absent from macrophages located in T cell areas of the spleen and lymph node. The ligands and biological functions of the F4/80 antigen have not yet been determined but recent studies suggest a role for F4/80 in the generation of efferent CD8+ve regulatory T cells.Synonyms: Cell surface glycoprotein EMR1, EMR1 hormone receptor, Emr1, Gpf480