This antibody recognises the CD14 cell surface antigen, expressed strongly by most peripheral blood monocytes and weakly on granulocytes. Clone Tuk4 has been shown to block SDF-induced chemotaxis of U937 cells in a dose-dependent manner. We recommend the use of SM1066LE for this purpose.
CD14 is a single copy gene encoding 2 protein forms: a 50 to 55 kDa glycosylphosphatidylinositol anchored membrane protein (mCD14) and a monocyte or liver derived soluble serum protein (sCD14) that lacks the anchor. Both molecules are critical for lipopolysaccharide (LPS) dependent signal transduction, and sCD14 confers LPS sensitivity to cells lacking mCD14. Increased sCD14 levels are associated with inflammatory infectious diseases and high mortality in gram negative shock. CD14 also appears to be involved in clearance of gram-negative bacteria via its high affinity binding to LPS-LPB complexes.
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