[Histonet] VIMENTIN - does it stain monocytes/macrophages?

[Geoff McAuliffe]

While vimentin may stain them it is not specific for the 
monocyte/macrophage line.

Geoff

GT Hebert wrote:
> Hello,
>    
>   I was just requested by my supervisor to ask the histonet the following question:
>    
>   Can a antibody against Vimentin stain monocytes/macrophages?
>    
>   We are working with human heart / coronary artery samples.  I do not have much more information than that... but I figured anyone who deals with this protein would have considerable knowledge to quickly answer this question.  
>    
>   Thank you in advance for your assistance.
>    
>   Sincerely,
>    
>   Gustave Hebert
>   Scientist II
>   Wyeth Research 
>   Cambridge MA
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