Anti-CD163 antibody (887-905) {FITC}

Clonality:	Polyclonal
Conjugation:	FITC
Isotype:	IgG
Purification:	Affinity Purified
Concentration:	0.55-0.75 µg/µl
Dilution Range:	WB: 1:500 DB: 1:10, 000 ELISA: 1:10, 000 IP: 1:150 IF: 1:100
Storage Instruction:	Store at-20°C for long term storage. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Immunogen Region:	887-905
Immunogen:	Synthetic peptide taken within amino acid region 887-905 on human CD163 protein.

Background

Acute phase-regulated receptor involved in clearance and endocytosis of hemoglobin/haptoglobin complexes by macrophages and may thereby protect tissues from free hemoglobin-mediated oxidative damage. May play a role in the uptake and recycling of iron, via endocytosis of hemoglobin/haptoglobin and subsequent breakdown of heme. Binds hemoglobin/haptoglobin complexes in a calcium-dependent and pH-dependent manner. Exhibits a higher affinity for complexes of hemoglobin and multimeric haptoglobin of HP*1F phenotype than for complexes of hemoglobin and dimeric haptoglobin of HP*1S phenotype. Induces a cascade of intracellular signals that involves tyrosine kinase-dependent calcium mobilization, inositol triphosphate production and secretion of IL6 and CSF1. Isoform 3 exhibits the higher capacity for ligand endocytosis and the more pronounced surface expression when expressed in cells. After shedding, the soluble form (sCD163) may play an anti-inflammatory role, and may be a valuable diagnostic parameter for monitoring macrophage activation in inflammatory conditions.

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