BD, 550493, Purified Mouse Anti-Human CD88 D53-1473

The D53-1473 monoclonal antibody specifically recognizes CD88, a 40 kDa polypeptide expressed on granulocytes (high), monocytes (low) and macrophages. CD88 is a G type protein-coupled receptor with seven transmembrane domains. It binds to C5a, the α chain of the complement component C5. C5a is cleaved from C5 during complement activation. The binding of C5a to C5a receptor (C5aR, CD88) on granulocytes leads to various effects including shedding of selectins, upregulation of adhesion molecules, chemotaxis, granule exocytosis and activation of NADPH oxidase. Clone D53-1473 was developed using a known C5aR N-terminal extracellular hydrophilic region (a.a. 1-31) peptide as immunogen. This antibody is useful in inflammation and chemotaxis research.

Store undiluted at 4°C. The monoclonal antibody was purified from tissue culture supernatant or ascites by affinity chromatography.
1. Since applications vary, each investigator should titrate the reagent to obtain optimal results.
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