CD99 Antibody (HO36-1.1) [PE/Cy5.5]

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CD99 Antibody (HO36-1.1) [PE/Cy5.5] Summary

• Immunogen: Purified E-rosette forming cells from human peripheral blood lymphocytes
• Specificity: Recognizes a sialoglycoprotein of 27-32kDa, identified as CD99, or MIC2 gene product, or E2 antigen. MIC2 gene is located in the pseudo-autosomal region of the human X and Y chromosome. MIC2 gene encodes two distinct proteins, which are produced by alternative splicing of the CD99 gene transcript and are identified as bands of 30 and 32kDa (p30/32).Although its function is not fully understood, CD99 is implicated in various cellular processes including homotypic aggregation of T cells, upregulation of T cell receptor and MHS molecules, apoptosis of immature thymocytes and leukocyte diapedesis.CD99 is expressed on the cell membrane of some lymphocytes, cortical thymocytes, and granulosa cells of the ovary. Most pancreatic islet cells, Sertoli cells of the testis, and some endothelial cells express this antigen. Mature granulocytes express very little or no CD99. MIC2 is strongly expressed on Ewings sarcoma cells and primitive peripheral neuroectodermal tumors. This MAb shows a very similar reactivity to other CD99 MAbs (e.g. O13, 12E7, or HBA-71) and is excellent for immunohistochemical staining of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissues.
• Isotype: IgM Kappa
• Clonality: Monoclonal
• Host: Mouse
• Gene: CD99
• Purity: Protein A or G purified

Applications/Dilutions

• Dilutions:
  • Flow Cytometry
• Application Notes: Optimal dilution of this antibody should be experimentally determined. For optimal results using our Tandem dyes, please avoid prolonged exposure to light or extreme temperature fluctuations. These can lead to irreversible degradation or decoupling. When staining intracellular targets, specific attention to the fixation and permeabilization steps in your flow protocol may be required. Please contact our technical support team at technical@novusbio.com if you have any questions.

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

• Storage: Store at 4C in the dark. Do not freeze.
• Buffer: PBS
• Preservative: 0.05% Sodium Azide
• Purity: Protein A or G purified

Alternate Names for CD99 Antibody (HO36-1.1) [PE/Cy5.5]

• 12E7
• CD99 antigenY homolog
• CD99 molecule
• CD99
• E2 antigen
• HBA71
• MIC2 (monoclonal 12E7)
• MIC2
• MIC2Y
• MSK5X
• pilr-1
• PILR-L
• Protein MIC2
• surface antigen MIC2
• T-cell surface glycoprotein E2

Background

CD99 is encoded by this gene is a cell surface glycoprotein involved in leukocyte migration, T-cell adhesion, ganglioside GM1 and transmembrane protein transport, and T-cell death by a caspase-independent pathway. In addition, the encoded protein may have the ability to rearrange the actin cytoskeleton and may also act as an oncosuppressor in osteosarcoma. Cyclophilin A binds to CD99 and may act as a signaling regulator of CD99. This gene is found in the pseudoautosomal region of chromosomes X and Y and escapes X-chromosome inactivation. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq]

Limitations

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

Bioinformatics

• Gene Symbol: CD99