Mouse anti CD65s

The epitope recognized by antibody VIM2 is expressed by virtually all myeloid cells including normal and malignant granulocytes and monocytes. In normal myelopoiesis VIM2 can first be detected after the late CFU-GM stage. In acute myeloid leukemias (AMLs) in vitro clonogenic progenitors seem to aberrantly express the VIM2 antigen. A variety of studies have demonstrated the usefulness and reliability of VIM2 as a marker molecule for the classification of acute leukemias. Recently, the signal transducing capacity of VIM2 bearing surface molecules has been demonstrated. The VIM2 antibody permits the identification and enumeration of normal and leukemic cell populations expressing the VIM2 antigen present in human biological samples (blood, bone marrow and others) using flow cytometry. Furthermore, VIM2 mAb is suitable for the elimination of myeloid cells from complex cell mixtures as well as for functional studies. (Lund-Johansen et al.) Results must be put within the context of other diagnostic tests as well as the clinical history of the patient by a certified professional before final interpretation. Analyses performed with this antibody should be paralleled by positive and negative controls. If unexpected results are obtained which cannot be attributed to differences in laboratory procedures, please contact us.