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Which markers can be used to differentiate between human monocytes and macrophages?

Posted May 9, 2020

Antibodies and Proteomics Bioconjugation Antibody and Protein Labeling Cluster of Differentiation (CD Antibodies)Immunohistochemistry (IHC)flow cytometry immunofluorescence

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CD14 can be used as a marker for classical monocytes, while CD64, and CD68, and CD71 are some good markers for macrophages.

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iFluor™ A7 Anti-human CD14 Antibody CD14 Cluster of Differentiation (CD Antibodies)

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