VIMC6 recognizes the human CD15 antigen which is expressed on human myelomonocytic cells. It is present on neutrophils, eosinophils, and some monocytes, masked on basophils but not on lymphocytes. The antigen is also expressed on Hodgkin/Reed-Sternberg cells. The CD15 antibody recognizes the carbohydrate structure 3-fucosyl-N-acetyl-lactosamine. This structure is also known as stage specific embryonic antigen 1 (SSEA-1) and a common surface marker for pluripotency on mouse ES and iPS cells. On human cells in contrast, SSEA-1 is expressed only on early differentiating cells. The CD15 antibody recognizes the SSEA-1 antigen in both species. For applications in ES and iPS research, the dilution recommended in the data sheet may need adjustment.
An antibody, specific receptor protein, ligand, nucleic acid sequence (e.g., primer, probe) or similar reagent, which through specific binding or chemical reaction with an intended target, is used to identify or quantify a chemical substance in a biological specimen for the development of a laboratory developed test (LDT) or commercial in vitro diagnostic medical device (IVD). Commonly referred to as an analyte specific reagent (ASR), it is neither labelled with instructions for use nor diagnostic or performance claims.
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