BD, 565691, Purified Mouse Anti-Human RON (CD136) Zt/g4

The Zt/g4 monoclonal antibody specifically binds to RON, which is also known as CD136, Macrophage-stimulating protein receptor (MSP-Receptor, MSP-R), Macrophage stimulating 1 receptor (c-met-related tyrosine kinase) (MST1R), or Protein-tyrosine kinase 8 (PTK8). RON is a type I transmembrane glycoprotein that belongs to the receptor tyrosine kinase family. It is expressed on cells as a disulfide-linked heterodimer. RON is expressed on macrophages, keratinocytes, erythroblasts and epithelial cells from the skin, lung, kidney, liver, intestine, colon, and bone marrow. RON reportedly regulates many physiological processes including the survival, migration, differentiation, and effector functions of a variety of cell types including epithelial cells, and macrophages. RON binds Macrophage stimulating protein (MSP). Overexpression of RON may contribute to the malignant transformation of epithelial cells.

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.
2. Please refer to www.bdbiosciences.com/us/s/resources for technical protocols.
3. Caution: Sodium azide yields highly toxic hydrazoic acid under acidic conditions. Dilute azide compounds in running water before discarding to avoid accumulation of potentially explosive deposits in plumbing.
4. Sodium azide is a reversible inhibitor of oxidative metabolism; therefore, antibody preparations containing this preservative agent must not be used in cell cultures nor injected into animals. Sodium azide may be removed by washing stained cells or plate-bound antibody or dialyzing soluble antibody in sodium azide-free buffer. Since endotoxin may also affect the results of functional studies, we recommend the NA/LE (No Azide/Low Endotoxin) antibody format, if available, for in vitro and in vivo use.
5. An isotype control should be used at the same concentration as the antibody of interest.