CD44 (CD 44, CDw44, ECM III, ECMRIII, Epican, Extracellular Matrix Receptor III, GP90 Lymphocyte Homing Adhesion Receptor, HCAM, HCELL, Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycan, Hermes Antigen, HUTCH1, Hyaluronate Receptor, Indian Blood Group, Inlu Related p80 Glycoprotein, lhr, Ly 24, MC56, MDU2, MDU3, MGC10468, MIC4, MUTCH1, PGP1, Phagocytic Glycoprotein 1, Phagocytic Glycoprotein I) (FITC)

CD44 is a a cell surface receptor for hyaluronic acid, although it can also interact with other ligands such as collagens and matrix metalloproteinases. It plays a role in a variety of cellular functions, such as adhesion, lymphocyte activation and lymph node homing. It is also involved in cell migration and plays a role in tumor metastasis. The protein has many distinct isoforms responsible for its functional diversity. ||Applications:|Suitable for use in FLISA, Flow Cytometry (Not Tested), Immunohistochemistry and Immunoprecipitation. Other applications not tested.||Recommended Dilutions:|Flow Cytometry (Not Tested): 10ul labels 10e6 cells in 100ul|Immunohistochemistry: Frozen and paraffin sections|Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. ||Storage and Stability:|Store product at 4°C if to be used immediately within two weeks. For long-term storage, aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing and store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable at -20°C for 12 months after receipt. Dilute required amount only prior to immediate use. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. |Caution: FITC conjugates are sensitive to light. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.||Note: Applications are based on unconjugated antibody.