Anti-CD55 Antibody [Bu14] (FITC) (A279875)

Anti-CD55 Antibody [Bu14] (FITC)

Mouse monoclonal [Bu14] antibody to CD55 (FITC).

This antibody recognises human CD55, also known as Decay Accelerating Factor (DAF). CD55 is a glycosylphosphatylinositol (GPI) anchored type I surface protein which prevents complement mediated lysis of autologous cells. CD55 functions to limit the formation and accelerate the decay of C3/C5-convertases from the classic and alternative pathway.The molecular weight of CD55 varies between ~50 and 100 kDa dependent on cell type. Alternative transcripts can lead to soluble DAF, which is detectable in plasma, tears, saliva, urine and cerebrospinal fluid. CD55 acts as a ligand for CD97 and is an entry receptor for Echovirus and Coxsackie B virus. CD55 has been linked to many diseases including multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and cancer development.

Flow Cytometry: Neat - 1:20, Use 10µl of the suggested working dilution to label 1x10⁶ cells in 100µl.

Human

Mouse

Monoclonal

Bu14

IgG1

Protein A affinity chromatography of tissue culture supernatant.

100 µg/ml

Liquid

Supplied in Phosphate Buffered Saline with 1% BSA and 0.09% Sodium Azide.

Shipped at ambient temperature. Upon delivery aliquot and store at -20°C. When thawed, aliquot the sample as needed. Short term (up to 4 weeks): store at 4°C. Long term: store at -20°C. Avoid freeze / thaw cycles. Storage in frost free freezers is not recommended. This product is photosensitive and should be protected from light.

Mouse anti Human CD55 antibody, clone Bu14 recognizes human CD55, also known as Decay Accelerating Factor (DAF). CD55 is a glycosylphosphatylinositol (GPI) anchored type I surface protein which prevents complement mediated lysis of autologous cells. CD55 functions to limit the formation and accelerate the decay of C3/C5-convertases from the classic and alternative pathway.The molecular weight of CD55 varies between ~50 and 100 kDa dependent on cell type. Alternative transcripts can lead to soluble DAF, which is detectable in plasma, tears, saliva, urine and cerebrospinal fluid (Medof et al. 1987).CD55 acts as a ligand for CD97 (Hamaan et al. 1998) and is an entry receptor for Echovirus (Bergelson et al. 1994) and Coxsackie B virus (Hafenstein et al. 2007). CD55 has been linked to many diseases including multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and cancer development (Visser et al. 2002).

Complement decay-accelerating factor, CR, DAF

This product is for research use only. It is not intended for diagnostic or therapeutic use.