Rat anti Dog CD44 antibody, clone YKIX337.8.7recognises canine CD44, also known as H-CAM, a single-pass type 1 membrane of approximately 90kDa expressed by most leucocytes and epithelial cells. CD44 expression is markedly increased upon cell activation (Alldingeret al.2000).
CD44 is involved in cell-cell, cell adhesion and cell migration and is the principal cellular receptor for hyaluronate via it'sLINKdomain, additionally CD44 also interacts with other ligands including collagens and metalloproteinases.
Studies have demonstrated that altered CD44 expression is detected in a many forms of invasive and metasic cancers, CD44 expression has been observed on canine mammary and melanocytic tumours (Serraet al.2004).
Fusion Partners
Spleen cells from immunised DA rats were fused with cells of the rat Y3/Ag1.2.3.myeloma cell line.
Storage
Store at +4oC or at -20oC if preferred.
This product should be stored undiluted.
Storage in frost-free freezers is not recommended. This product is photosensitive and should be protected from light. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing as this may denature the antibody. Should this product contain a precipitate we recommend microcentrifugation before use.
Shelf Life
18 months from date of despatch.
Application
This product has been reported to work in the following applications. This information is derived from testing within our laboratories, peer-reviewed publications or personal communications from the originators. Please refer to references indicated for further information. For general protocol recommendations, please visitwww.abdserotec.com/protocols.
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Suggested Dilution
Flow Cytometry
1/10 - 1/20
Where this product has not been tested for use in a particular technique this does not necessarily exclude its use in such procedures. Suggested working dilutions are given as a guide only. It is recommended that the user titrates the product for use in their own system using appropriate negative/positive controls.
Flow Cytometry
Use 10ul of the suggested working dilution to label 106cells in 100ul.