Thermo Fisher Scientific CD68 Monoclonal Antibody (FA-11), eFluor 660, eBioscience

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

-

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Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

-

View 10 publications 10 publications

Immunohistochemistry (Frozen) (IHC (F))

Assay-Dependent

-

Immunocytochemistry (ICC/IF)

Assay-Dependent

View 3 publications 3 publications

Flow Cytometry (Flow)

0.25 µg/test

View 2 publications 2 publications

Product Specifications

Published species

Mouse

Host/Isotype

Rat / IgG2a, kappa

Recommended Isotype Control

Rat IgG2a kappa Isotype Control (eBR2a), eFluor™ 660, eBioscience™

Class

Monoclonal

Type

Antibody

Clone

FA-11

Conjugate

eFluor™ 660 eFluor™ 660 eFluor™ 660

View additional formats

• Unconjugated
• Alexa Fluor 488
• APC-eFluor 780
• Brilliant UV 805
• Brilliant Violet 421
• Brilliant Violet 786
• PE
• PE-Cyanine7
• PE-eFluor 610
• PerCP-eFluor 710
• Request custom conjugation

Excitation/Emission Max

651/668 nm View spectra

Form

Liquid

Concentration

0.2 mg/mL

Storage conditions

4° C, store in dark, DO NOT FREEZE!

Shipping conditions

Wet ice

RRID

AB_2574168

Product Specific Information

Description: This FA-11 monoclonal antibody reacts with mouse CD68, known also as macrosialin. CD68 is a heavily O- and N- glycosylated type I integral membrane protein belonging to the sialomucin family and is closely related to the Lysosomal/endosomal-Associated Membrane Glycoproteins (LAMP). Although commonly used as a pan-macrophage marker, low levels of expression have also been observed in Langerhans cells and conventional dendritic cells. CD68 is mostly localized in the late endosomes and lysosomes with a smaller fraction circulating to the cell surface. In the steady state, only about 10-15% of CD68 is present at the surface. Cell stimulation increases expression of CD68, its transport to cell surface, and results in glycoform remodeling. CD68 binds oxidized LDL and is involved in the process of phagocytosis.

The FA-11 antibody is not recommended for use in immunohistochemistry of formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissues.

Applications Reported: This FA-11 antibody has been reported for use in intracellular staining followed by flow cytometric analysis, and immunohistochemical staining of frozen tissue sections.

Applications Tested: This FA-11 antibody has been tested by intracellular staining and flow cytometric analysis of mouse bone marrow-derived macrophages using the Intracellular Fixation & Permeabilization Buffer Set (Product # 88-8824-00) and protocol. Please refer to BestProtocols®: Protocol A: Two step protocol for (cytoplasmic) intracellular proteins located under the Resources Tab online. This can be used at less than or equal to 0.25 µg per test. A test is defined as the amount (µg) of antibody that will stain a cell sample in a final volume of 100 µL. Cell number should be determined empirically but can range from 10^5 to 10^8 cells/test. This FA-11 antibody has been tested using frozen mouse tissue and can be used at less than or equal to 10 µg/mL. It is recommended that the antibody be carefully titrated for optimal performance in the assay of interest.

eFluor® 660 is a replacement for Alexa Fluor® 647. eFluor® 660 emits at 659 nm and is excited with the red laser (633 nm). Please make sure that your instrument is capable of detecting this fluorochrome.

Excitation: 633-647 nm; Emission: 668 nm; Laser: Red Laser.

Filtration: 0.2 µm post-manufacturing filtered.

Target Information

CD68 (Macrosialin) is a 110 kDa integral membrane glycoprotein predominantly expressed on the intracellular lysomsomes of monocytes and macrophages and to a lesser extent by dendritic cells and peripheral blood granulocytes. Also, CD68 could play a role in phagocytic activities of tissue macrophages, both in intracellular lysosomal metabolism and extracellular cell-cell and cell-pathogen interactions. CD68 is expressed by interdigitating reticulum cells in tonsil and some histiocytic lymphoma or histiocytosis, acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and granulocytic sarcoma. Elevated expression of CD68 has been demonstrated on CD34+ cells in various human malignancies, including several Acute Myeloid Leukemia studies.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.