CD54 (Intercellular Adhesion Molecule, ICAM-1) (AP)

May be stored at 4 degree C before opening. DO NOT FREEZE! Stable at 4 degree C as an undiluted liquid. Dilute only prior to immediate use. Stable for 12 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. Freezing alkaline phosphatase conjugates will result in a substantial loss of activity.

Recognizes Human CD54. Found in haemopoietic cells and vascular endothelium. Blocks CD54 function. Cytokine activation causes expression in other cell types such as fibroblasts and keratinocytes. ICAM-1 is involved in leukocyte recruitment, inflammation.