BACKGROUND CD31, a member of the immunoglobulin superfamily, is a 130 kDa transmembrane glycoprotein also designated as PECAM-1 (platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule1). CD-31 is normally found on endothelial cells (EC), platelets, macrophages and Kupffer cells, granulocytes, T / NK cells, lymphocytes, megakaryocytes, fibroblasts, osteoclasts, neutrophils.1 It plays a major role in the adhesion cascade between EC and the inflammatory cells during inflammation in facilitating leucocyte migration and between EC during angiogenesis.2,3 It has recently been recognized for its angiogenic role. It is one of the best markers for benign and malignant vascular tumors, but also stains plasma cells, monocytes, and megakaryocytes.4
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1. Newman, P. J.. et al: Science 247: 1219, 1990. 2. Kalinowska, A. & Losy, J. : Eur. J. Neurol. 13:1284, 2007. 3. Stockinger, H. et al. (1991). J. Immunol. 145:3889, 1991. 4. Tang, D. G. et al: J. Biol. Chem. 268:22883, 1993.
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Antigen: | E. coli-expressed recombinant human CD31 cytoplasmic protein fragments. |
Isotype: | Mouse Monoclonal IgG1 |
Species & predicted species cross- reactivity ( ): | Detects endogenous levels of human CD31/PECAM-1 proteins. |
Applications & Suggested starting dilutions: | WB 1:1000 IP n/d IHC (Paraffin) n/d IF n/d FACS n/d |
Predicted Molecular Weight of protein: | 130 kDa |
Specificity/Sensitivity: | Does not cross-react with other endothelial cell proteins |
Storage: | Store at -20°C, 4°C for frequent use. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. |
*Optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user.