Background:

The Thy1/CD90 cell surface antigen is a GPI-anchored, developmentally regulated protein involved in signaling cascades that mediate neurite outgrowth, T cell activation, tumor suppression, apoptosis, and fibrosis. Thy1/CD90 is highly expressed on the surface of adult neurons and is thought to play a role in modulating adhesive and migratory events, such as neurite extension. Decreased Thy1/CD90 mRNA and protein expression is associated with the development of epithelial ovarian cancer, suggesting a role as a putative tumor suppressor gene of human ovarian cancer. Research studies indicate that Thy1/CD90 knockout mice have impaired cutaneous immune responses and abnormal retinal development. Thy1/CD90 is epigenetically regulated or deregulated in some disease states, such as pulmonary fibrosis. The potentially reversible hypermethylation of the Thy1/CD90 promoter offers the possibility of novel therapeutic options in this disease.

Specificity:

Recognizes human CD90

Alternative names:

Thy-1 membrane glycoprotein; CDw90; Thy-1 antigen; CD90

Species reactivity:

Human

Host:

Mouse

Ig type:

Mouse IgG1 kappa. Liquid in PBS, pH 7.3, and 0.02% sodium azide.

Immunogen:

HEL cells

Purification & Purity:

The monoclonal antibody was affinity-purified from mouse antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen and the purity is > 95% (by SDS-PAGE).

Molecular weight:

~ 17 kDa

Applications:

IF, FC

Usage:

IF (1/50 - 1/200)

Storage:

Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Precautions:

For research use only, not for use in diagnostic procedure.

More info:

Email: info@sobekbio.com

Orders:

Email: orders@sobekbio.com