Anti-CD44 Antibody, clone 5H23 Antibody, ZooMAb® Rabbit Monoclonal

Description

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• Specificity: Clone 5H23 is a ZooMAb® rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody that specifically detects CD44. It targets an epitope within 16 amino acids from the extracellular domain within the C-terminal half.
• Immunogen: KLH-conjugated linear peptide corresponding to 16 amino acids from the C-terminal half, extracellular domain of human CD44.
• Application: Quality Control TestingEvaluated by Western Blotting with recombinant Human CD44.Western Blotting Analysis (WB): A 1:10,000 dilution of this antibody detected recombinant Human CD44.Tested ApplicationsEnzyme Immunoassay Analysis: A Series of Dilutions from a representative lot detected CD44 in CD44 and GST proteins.Flow Cytometry Analysis: 1 μg from a representative lot detected CD44 in one million Human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC).Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) Analysis: A 1:1,000 dilution from a representative lot detected CD44 in human skin tissue sections.Affinity Binding Assay: A representative lot of this antibody bound recombinant Human CD44 protein with a KD of 2.2 x 10-6 in an affinity binding assay.Immunofluorescence Analysis: A 1:1,000 dilution from a representative lot detected CD44 in Human skin tissue sections.Note: Actual optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user as specimens, and experimental conditions may vary with the end user.
• Target description: CD44 antigen (UniProt: P16070; also known as CDw44, Epican, Extracellular matrix receptor III, ECMR-III, GP90 lymphocyte homing/adhesion receptor, HUTCH-I, Heparan sulfate proteoglycan, Hermes antigen, Hyaluronate receptor, Phagocytic glycoprotein 1, PGP-1, CD44) is encoded by the CD44 (also known as LHR, MDU2, MDU3, MIC4) gene (Gene ID: 960) in human. CD44 is a single-pass type I, highly glycosylated membrane protein that is synthesized with a signal peptide (aa 1-20), which is subsequently cleaved off to generate the mature form that contains an extracellular domain (aa 21-649), a transmembrane domain (aa 650-670), and a cytoplasmic domain (aa 671-742). Nineteen different isoforms of CD44 have been described that are produced by alternative splicing. All isoforms possess a hyaluronic acid (HA)-binding domain in its N-terminal region of the extracellular domain. CD44 expression is observed on all leukocytes, endothelial cells, hepatocytes, and mesenchymal cells. It binds to several ligands including hyaluronic acid (HA), Osteopontin, chondroitin, collagen, fibronectin, and serglycin/sulfated proteoglycan. However, the main ligand for CD44 is HA that is expressed by stromal and cancer cells. HA binds the CD44 ligand binding domain and induces conformational changes that allow binding of adaptor proteins or cytoskeletal elements to intracellular domains. This leads to the activation of various signaling pathways leading to cell proliferation, adhesion, migration, and invasion. Overexpression of CD44 has been reported in several cell types and it is considered as an ideal marker for cancer stem cells. Its interaction with appropriate extracellular matrix ligands promotes the migration and invasion processes involved in tumor metastases. This ZooMAb® recombinant monoclonal antibody, generated by our propriety technology, offers significantly enhanced specificity, affinity, reproducibility, and stability over conventional monoclonals. (Ref.: Chen, C., et al. (2018). J. Hematol. Oncol. 11; Article 64). Senbanio, LT., and Chellaiah, MA (2017). Front. Cell Dev. Biol. 5; 18).
• Physical form: Purified recombinant rabbit monoclonal antibody IgG, lyophilized in PBS, 5% Trehalose, normal appearance a coarse or translucent resin. The PBS/trehalose components in the ZooMAb formulation can have the appearance of a semi-solid (bead like gel) after lyophilization. This is a normal phenomenon. Please follow the recommended reconstitution procedure in the data sheet to dissolve the semi-solid, bead-like, gel-appearing material. The resulting antibody solution is completely stable and functional as proven by full functional testing. Contains no biocide or preservatives, such as azide, or any animal by-products. Larger pack sizes provided as multiples of 25 μL.
• Reconstitution: 300 μg/mL after reconstitution at 25 μL per vial. Please refer to guidance on suggested starting dilutions and/or titers per application and sample type.
• Storage and Stability: Recommend storage of lyophilized product at 2-8°C; Before reconstitution, micro-centrifuge vials briefly to spin down material to bottom of the vial; Reconstitute each vial by adding 25 μL of filtered lab grade water or PBS; Reconstituted antibodies can be stored at 2-8°C, or -20°C for long term storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaws.
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