CD36 is a 80-90 kDa protein, expressed on platelets, monocytes and macrophages, microvascular endothelial cells, erythrocyte precursors, mammary epithelial cells, and some macrophage derived dendritic cells. CD36 acts as a receptor for thrombospondin (TSP), collagen types I, IV and V, P.falciparum malaria-infected erythrocytes, and sickle erythrocytes. CD36 plays a role in platelet aggregation, macrophage foam cell development, inflammation, and the tissue ischemia observed in sickle cell disease and cerebral malaria.
Positive control: HEL, U937 or C32 melanoma cells. Platelets, monocytes, macrophages, umbilical vein endothelium, microvascular endothelial cells in tonsil.