Cluster of differentiation 47 (CD47) is also termed as integrin-associated protein (IAP). It is a glycoprotein that belongs to the immunoglobulin superfamily. CD47 is a highly glycosylated, ~50 kDa membrane protein. It has a single IgV-like domain at its N-terminus, a highly hydrophobic stretch with five membrane-spanning segments and an alternatively spliced cytoplasmic C-terminus. CD47 is located on human chromosome 3q13.
Synonyms: Anti-IAP; Anti-MER6; Anti-OA3
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Application: All Prestige Antibodies Powered by Atlas Antibodies are developed and validated by the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) project (www.proteinatlas.org)and as a result, are supported by the most extensive characterization in the industry. The Human Protein Atlas project can be subdivided into three efforts: Human Tissue Atlas, Cancer Atlas, and Human Cell Atlas. The antibodies that have been generated in support of the Tissue and Cancer Atlas projects have been tested by immunohistochemistry against hundreds of normal and disease tissues and through the recent efforts of the Human Cell Atlas project, many have been characterized by immunofluorescence to map the human proteome not only at the tissue level but now at the subcellular level. These images and the collection of this vast data set can be viewed on the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) site by clicking on the Image Gallery link. To view these protocols and other useful information about Prestige Antibodies and the HPA, visit sigma.com/prestige.Anti-CD47 antibody has been used in immunohistochemical analysis.
Biochem Physiol Actions: Cluster of differentiation 47 (CD47) plays a crucial role in self-recognition. It acts as an inhibitor of phagocytosis with the help of ligation of signal regulatory protein that are expressed on phagocytes. Overexpression of CD47 results in increased risk of tumor growth and metastasis. It participates in ß3 integrin-mediated signaling on leukocytes and also controls cell migration, axon extension, cytokine production and T cell activation.
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