CD63, also known as LIMP, LAMP-3, gp55, and melanoma-associated antigen (ME491), is a member of the tetraspanin superfamily (TM4SF) that constitutes a main component of the lysosomal membrane. It is expressed on activated platelets, monocyte/macrophages, endothelium, fibroblasts, osteoblasts, and smooth muscle cells. CD63 may be involved in platelet activation and is thought to function as a transmembrane adaptor protein. CD63 has been shown to associate with CD9, CD81, VLA-3, and VLA-6. In mice, there are two CD63 gene loci, of which only one is functional. CD63 deficient mice are viable, and there is no alteration in the population of immune cells.  A recent report shows that CD63-deficient mice exhibit a significant reduction in both leukocyte rolling and recruitment in a peritonitis model. 

PRODUCT DETAILS

Clone: NVG-2

Antibody Type: Monoclonal

Reactivity: Mouse

Format: FITC

Host: Rat

Isotype: IgG2a, κ

Applications: ICFC - Quality testedFC - Verified

Regulatory Status: RUO

Data Sheets: TDS | SDS

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