Catalogue number
PRO-1209
Synonyms
Macrosialin, Gp110, CD68 antigen, CD68, SCARD1, DKFZp686M18236.
Introduction
CD68 encodes a 110-kD transmembrane glycoprotein that is highly expressed by human monocytes and tissue macrophages. It is a member of the lysosomal/endosomal-associated membrane glycoprotein (LAMP) family. The protein primarily localizes to lysosomes and endosomes with a smaller fraction circulating to the cell surface. It is a type I integral membrane protein with a heavily glycosylated extracellular domain and binds to tissue- and organ-specific lectins or selectins. The protein is also a member of the scavenger receptor family. Scavenger receptors typically function to clear cellular debris, promote phagocytosis, and mediate the recruitment and activation of macrophages. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcripts encoding different isoforms.
Description
CD68 Human Recombinant produced in E. coli is a single polypeptide chain containing 323 amino acids (22-319) and having a molecular mass of 34.1 kDa.
CD68 is fused to a 25 amino acid His-tag at N-terminus & purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques.
Source
E.coli.
Physical Appearance
Sterile Filtered colorless solution.
Formulation
The CD68 solution (1mg/1ml) contains 20mM Tris-HCl buffer (pH 8.0), 0.1M NaCl, 1M Urea and 10% glycerol.
Stability
Store at 4°C if entire vial will be used within 2-4 weeks. Store, frozen at -20°C for longer periods of time.
For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA).
Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.
Purity
Greater than 85% as determined by SDS-PAGE.
Amino acid sequence
MGSSHPLHHH SSGLVPRGSH MGSHMNDCPH KKSATLLPSF TVTPTVTEST GTTSHRTTKS HKTTTHRTTT TGTTSHGPTT ATHNPTTTSH GNVTVHPTSN STATSQGPST ATHSPATTSH GNATVHPTSN STATSPGFTS SAHPEPPPPS PSPSPTSKET IGDYTWTNGS QPCVHLQAQI QIRVMYTTQG GGEAWGISVL NPNKTKVQGS CEGAHPHLLL SFPYGHLSFG FMQDLQQKVV YLSYMAVEYN VSFPHAAQWT FSAQNASLRD LQAPLGQSFS CSNSSIILSP AVHLDLLSLR LQAAQLPHTG VFGQSFSCPS DRS
Safety Data Sheet
Usage
ProSpec's products are furnished for LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY. The product may not be used as drugs, agricultural or pesticidal products, food additives or household chemicals.
