Description
CD44 molecule (Indian blood group)(CD44)Homo sapiens. The protein encoded by this gene is a cell-surface glycoprotein involved in cell-cell interactions, cell adhesion and migration. It is a receptor for hyaluronic acid (HA) and can also interact with other ligands, such as osteopontin, collagens, and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). This protein participates in a wide variety of cellular functions including lymphocyte activation, recirculation and homing, hematopoiesis, and tumor metastasis. Transcripts for this gene undergo complex alternative splicing that results in many functionally distinct isoforms, however, the full length nature of some of these variants has not been determined. Alternative splicing is the basis for the structural and functional diversity of this protein, and may be related to tumor metastasis. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008],
Reactivity
Human,Mouse
Applications
WB,IHC-p,IF/ICC,FCM,ELISA
Modification
Unmodfied/ Total
Source
Monoclonal Mouse
Dilution
Western Blot: 1/500 - 1/2000. Immunohistochemistry: 1/200 - 1/1000. Immunofluorescence: 1/200 - 1/1000. Flow cytometry: 1/200 - 1/400. ELISA: 1/10000. Not yet tested in other applications.
Purification
Affinity purification
Concentration
Storage and Stability
-20°C/1 year
Other Name
CD44; LHR; MDU2; MDU3; MIC4; CD44 antigen; CDw44; Epican; Extracellular matrix receptor III; ECMR-III; GP90 lymphocyte homing/adhesion receptor; HUTCH-I; Heparan sulfate proteoglycan; Hermes antigen; Hyaluronate receptor; Phagocytic glycopr
Molecular Weight (Da)
Gene Name
CD44
Protein Name
CD44 antigen
Human Gene ID
960
Human Swiss Prot No.
P16070
Immunogen
Purified recombinant fragment of human CD44 (628-699) expressed in E. Coli.
Specificity
CD44 Monoclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of CD44 protein.
Formulation
Ascitic fluid containing 0.03% sodium azide,0.5% BSA, 50%glycerol.
