General Notes
Mouse anti human CD92 antibody, clone VIM-15b recognizes the C-terminal variant of human CDw92 (isoform 3), also known as CTL1, a 70 kDa multi-pass membrane protein, expressed by monocytes, neutrophils, certain myeloid and T cell lines, and weakly by endothelial cells, fibroblasts and epithelial cells.CDw92 is a member of the choline transporter-like protein family, so called due to their involvement in the efficient supply/transport of the natural amine choline, a vital cell nutrient required for the synthesis of cell membrane phospholipid components and the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.Clone VIM-15b is reported to augment the LPS-induced production of IL-10 by monocyte-derived dendritic cells (Mo-DCs), and the reduced expression of CDw92 by Mo-DCs treated with ionomycin or calcium ionophore, can be reinduced in the presence of IL-10 (Wille, S. et al.). Removal of Sodium Azide is recommended prior to use in functional assays.