Anti-PF4 Antibody Picoband® Fluoro647 Conjugated
Product Specifications
Background
Platelet factor 4 (PF4) is a small cytokine belonging to the CXC chemokine family that is also known as chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand 4 (CXCL4) . By in situ hybridization, the CXCL4 gene is mapped to chromosome 4q12-q21. Its major physiologic role appears to be neutralization of heparin-like molecules on the endothelial surface of blood vessels, thereby inhibiting local antithrombin III activity and promoting coagulation. As a strong chemoattractant for neutrophils and fibroblasts, PF4 probably has a role in inflammation and wound repair.
Synonyms
Platelet factor 4; PF-4; C-X-C motif chemokine 4; Pf4; Cxcl4; Scyb4
Gene Name
Pf4
Gene ID
360918
UniProt
P06765
Host
Rabbit
Reactivity
Mouse, Rat
Cross Reactivity
No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
Immunogen
E. coli-derived rat PF4 recombinant protein (Position: V30-S105) .
Clonality
Polyclonal
Applications
Flow Cytometry
Field of Research
Atherosclerosis, Cardiovascular, Chemokines, Immunology, Innate Immunity, Macrophage/Inflammation, Platelets, Vascular Inflammation
Purification
Immunogen affinity purified.
Form
Liquid
Function
Released during platelet aggregation. Neutralizes the anticoagulant effect of heparin because it binds more strongly to heparin than to the chondroitin-4-sulfate chains of the carrier molecule. Chemotactic for neutrophils and monocytes. Inhibits endothelial cell proliferation.
References & Citations
1. Eisman, R., Surrey, S., Ramachandran, B., Schwartz, E., Poncz, M. Structural and functional comparison of the genes for human platelet factor 4 and PF4-alt. Blood 76: 336-344, 1990. 2. Griffin, C. A., Emanuel, B. S., LaRocco, P., Schwartz, E., Poncz, M. Human platelet factor 4 gene is mapped to 4q12-q21. Cytogenet. Cell Genet. 45: 67-69, 1987. 3. Lambert, M. P., Rauova, L., Bailey, M., Sola-Visner, M. C., Kowalska, M. A., Poncz, M. Platelet factor 4 is a negative autocrine in vivo regulator of megakaryopoiesis: clinical and therapeutic implications. Blood 110: 1153-1160, 2007.
Storage Conditions
At -20 ̊C for one year from date of receipt. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Protect from light.
Specificity
No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Applications Notes
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Gene Name Synonym
Platelet factor 4
Subcellular Location
Secreted.
Isotype
Rabbit IgG
Contents
Each vial contains 50% glycerol, 0.9% NaCl, 0.2% Na2HPO4, 0.02% NaN3.
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