Invitrogen™ CD63 Monoclonal Antibody (NVG-2), APC, eBioscience™, Invitrogen™

Rat Monoclonal Antibody

Supplier:  Invitrogen™ 17063182

Catalog No. 50-112-3061

Description

Description: The monoclonal antibody NVG-2 reacts with mouse CD63, also known as Lysosomal-Associated Membrane Protein 3 (LAMP-3) or tetraspanin 30 (TSPN30), a member of tetraspanin family of proteins characterized by four transmembrane domains. CD63 is expressed on a variety of cell types of hematopoietic lineage, e.g., granulocytes, B lymphocytes, platelets, as well as cells of non-hematopoietic origin. It can be found on the cell membrane, late endocytic vesicles, lysosomes, exosomes, and other specialized granules. On the cell surface, CD63 has been shown to interact with various proteins forming tetraspanin-enriched microdomains (TEM). Its high expression on the cell membrane may be indicative of cell activation, hence, CD63 is often used as an activation marker for basophils, platelets and other cells. Applications Reported: This NVG-2 antibody has been reported for use in intracellular staining followed by flow cytometric analysis. Applications Tested: This NVG-2 antibody has been tested by intracellular staining followed by flow cytometric analysis of mouse resident peritoneal exudate cells using the Intracellular Fixation & Permeabilization Buffer Set (cat. 88-8824) and protocol. Please refer to Best Protocols: Protocol A: Two step protocol for (cytoplasmic) intracellular proteins located under the Resources Tab online. This can be used at less than or equal to 0.25 μg per test.

CD63, also known as LAMP-3, is a glycoprotein belonging to the tetraspanin family, primarily located in late endosomes, lysosomes, and secretory vesicles across various cell types. It is expressed intracellularly in resting platelets and basophils, but upon activation, CD63 translocates to the plasma membrane, making it a widely used marker for basophil activation. Unlike basophils, mast cells can expose CD63 without activation. CD63 is expressed on activated platelets, monocytes, macrophages, and granulocytes, as well as endothelial cells, fibroblasts, and smooth muscle cells. It interacts with integrins (such as VLA-3 and VLA-6) and TIMP-1, playing roles in mediating allergic responses, phagocytosis, and cell migration. Additionally, CD63 is involved in the regulation of H/K-ATPase trafficking and ROMK1 channels, and serves as a T-cell costimulation molecule. CD63 expression can be used to predict prognosis in early-stage carcinomas and is identical to the melanoma-associated antigen ME491 and the platelet antigen PTLGP40. Diseases associated with CD63 dysfunction include melanoma and Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome, highlighting its significance in both immune responses and disease processes.

Specifications

• Antigen: CD63
• Classification: Monoclonal
• Concentration: 0.2 mg/mL
• Formulation: PBS with 0.09% sodium azide; pH 7.2
• Gene Accession No.: P41731
• Gene Symbols: CD63
• Purification Method: Affinity chromatography
• Regulatory Status: RUO
• Gene ID (Entrez): 12512
• Content And Storage: 4°C, store in dark, DO NOT FREEZE!
• Form: Liquid

• Applications: Flow Cytometry
• Clone: NVG-2
• Conjugate: APC
• Gene: CD63
• Gene Alias: C75951; CD 63; Cd63; CD63 antigen; CD63 antigen (melanoma 1 antigen); Cd63 molecule; CD63 protein; granulophysin; LAMP-3; Lysosomal-associated membrane protein 3; lysosome-associated membrane glycoprotein 3; mast cell antigen AD1; ME491; melanoma 1 antigen; melanoma-associated antigen ME491; melanoma-associated antigen MLA1; MLA1; Ocular melanoma-associated antigen; OMA81H; Tetraspanin-30; TSPAN30; tspan-30
• Host Species: Rat
• Quantity: 100 μg
• Primary or Secondary: Primary
• Target Species: Mouse
• Product Type: Antibody
• Isotype: IgG2a κ

Safety and Handling

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For Research Use Only.