Anti-CD163 Antibody Picoband®

• Background:

  CD163 (Cluster of Differentiation 163) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CD163 gene. The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the scavenger receptor cysteine-rich (SRCR) superfamily, and is exclusively expressed in monocytes and macrophages. It functions as an acute phase-regulated receptor involved in the clearance and endocytosis of hemoglobin/haptoglobin complexes by macrophages, and may thereby protect tissues from free hemoglobin-mediated oxidative damage. This protein may also function as an innate immune sensor for bacteria and inducer of local inflammation. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been described for this gene.

• Description:

  Boster Bio Anti-CD163 Antibody Picoband® catalog # A00812-3. Tested in WB, Flow Cytometry applications. This antibody reacts with Human. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.

• Synonyms:

  Scavenger receptor cysteine-rich type 1 protein M130; Hemoglobin scavenger receptor; CD163; Soluble CD163; sCD163; CD163; M130

• Gene Name:

  CD163 molecule

• UniProt:

  Q86VB7

• Host:

  Rabbit

• Reactivity:

  Human

• Cross Reactivity:

  No cross-reactivity with other proteins.

• Immunogen:

  A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human CD163.

• Clonality:

  Polyclonal

• Tissue Specificity:

  Expressed in monocytes and mature macrophages such as Kupffer cells in the liver, red pulp macrophages in the spleen, cortical macrophages in the thymus, resident bone marrow macrophages and meningeal macrophages of the central nervous system. Expressed also in blood. Isoform 1 is the lowest abundant in the blood. Isoform 2 is the lowest abundant in the liver and the spleen. Isoform 3 is the predominant isoform detected in the blood.

• Applications:

  Flow Cytometry, WB

• Field of Research:

  Atherosclerosis, Cardiovascular, Cell Type Markers, Immunology, Innate Immunity, Macrophage/Inflammation, Vascular Inflammation

• Purification:

  Immunogen affinity purified.

• Concentration:

  Adding 0.2 ml of distilled water will yield a concentration of 500 μg/ml.

• Form:

  Lyophilized

• Reconstitution:

  Adding 0.2 ml of distilled water will yield a concentration of 500 μg/ml.

• Function:

  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.

• Storage Conditions:

  At -20°C for one year from date of receipt. After reconstitution, at 4°C for one month. It can also be aliquotted and stored frozen at -20°C for six months. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.

• Fragment:

  Rabbit IgG

• Applications Notes:

  6

• Other Gene Names:

  CD163

• Subcellular Location:

  Soluble CD163: Secreted

• Protein Name:

  Lipopolysaccharide-binding protein