Mouse anti Human macrophages, clone PM-2K,recognizes most tissue macrophages in thymus, spleen, lymph nodes and tonsil. It is positive on Kupffer cells (liver), alveolar macrophages and macrophages in the interstitial tissue of the kidney, pancreas and other organs.
This antibody does not react with Macrophage Scavenger Receptors AI and AII.
Species Cross-Reactivity
Target Species
Cross Reactivity
Bovine
Yes
Cat
Yes
Dog
Yes
Goat
No
Guinea Pig
No
Hamster
No
Horse
No
Monkey
Yes
Pig
Yes
Rabbit
No
Rat
No
Application
This product has been reported to work in the following applications. This information is derived from testing within our laboratories, peer-reviewed publications or personal communications from the originators. Please refer to references indicated for further information. For general protocol recommendations, please visitwww.abdserotec.com/protocols.
Application Name
Yes
No
Not Determined
Suggested Dilution
ELISA
Immunohistology - Frozen(1)
1/200 - 1/800
Immunohistology - Paraffin
Western Blotting
(1)
The epitope recognised by this antibody is reported to be sensitive to formaldehyde fixation and tissue processing. AbD Serotec recommends the use of acetone fixation for frozen sections.
Where this product has not been tested for use in a particular technique this does not necessarily exclude its use in such procedures. Suggested working dilutions are given as a guide only. It is recommended that the user titrates the product for use in their own system using the appropriate negative/positive controls.
Western Blotting
5870-8008 recognizes an antigen of 150 kDa on macrophage cell membranes.
Storage
Store at +4oC or at -20oC if preferred.
Storage in frost-free freezers is not recommended.
This product should be stored undiluted.
Avoid repeated freezing and thawing as this may denature the antibody.
Should this product contain a precipitate we recommend microcentrifugation before use.