CD44 (CD44 antigen, CD44R, CDw44, CDW44, CSPG8, ECMR-III, Epican, Extracellular matrix receptor III, GP90 lymphocyte homing/adhesion receptor, HCELL, Heparan sulfate proteoglycan, Hermes antigen, HUTCH-I, Hyaluronate receptor, IN, LHR, MC56, MDU2, MDU3, MGC10468, MIC4, Pgp1, PGP-1, PGP-I, Phagocytic glycoprotein 1, Phagocytic glycoprotein I)

Human CD44 molecules appear to serve as lymphocyte adhesion molecules with numerous functions in extracellular matrix binding, cell migration, hemopoisis, and lymphocyte homing.

Applications:
Suitable for use in Flow Cytometry and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.

Recommended Dilution:
Immunohistochemistry: Formalin-fixed paraffin
Flow Cytometry: 5x10e5 cultured Molt-4 human tumor cells were incubated 45 min on ice with 80ul of anti-CD44 (epitope 1) antibody at 5ug/ml. Cells were washed twice and incubated with Goat anti-Mouse IgG/FITC, after which they were washed three times, fixed and analyzed by FACS. Cells stained positive with a mean shift of 1.98 log10 fluorescent units when compared to a Mouse IgG1 negative control at a similar concentration.
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.