Thermo Fisher Scientific CD49b (Integrin alpha 2) Monoclonal Antibody (HMa2), Functional Grade, eBioscience

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Flow Cytometry (Flow)

0.5 µg/test

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Functional Assay (Functional)

Assay-Dependent

-

Product Specifications

Published species

Mouse

Host/Isotype

Armenian hamster / IgG

Recommended Isotype Control

Armenian Hamster IgG Isotype Control (eBio299Arm), Functional Grade, eBioscience™

Class

Monoclonal

Type

Antibody

Clone

HMa2

Conjugate

Functional Grade Functional Grade Functional Grade

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• Unconjugated
• Biotin
• FITC
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Form

Liquid

Concentration

1 mg/mL

Storage conditions

4° C

Shipping conditions

Wet ice

RRID

AB_2865744

Product Specific Information

Description: The HMalpha2 monoclonal antibody reacts with mouse CD49b, the 150 kDa integrin alpha2 subunit. The complex of CD49b non-covalently associated with integrin beta1 (CD29), also known as VLA-2, is a receptor for collagen and laminin. This complex is expressed by some CD4^+ T cells, IEL, NK cells, platelets and epithelial cells.

Applications Reported: The HM alpha2 antibody has been reported for use in flow cytometric analysis. It has also been reported for use in in vitro functional assays.

Applications Tested: The HM alpha2 antibody has been tested by flow cytometric analysis of mouse splenocytes. This can be used at less than or equal to 0.5 µg per test. A test is defined as the amount (µg) of antibody that will stain a cell sample in a final volume of 100 µL. Cell number should be determined empirically but can range from 10^5 to 10^8 cells/test. It is recommended that the antibody be carefully titrated for optimal performance in the assay of interest.

Storage and handling: Use in a sterile environment.

Filtration: 0.2 µm post-manufacturing filtered.

Purity: Greater than 90%, as determined by SDS-PAGE.

Endotoxin Level: Less than 0.001 ng/µg antibody, as determined by LAL assay.

Aggregation: Less than 10%, as determined by HPLC.

Target Information

CD49b (Integrin alpha 2, Integrin alpha 2 chain, VLA-2 alpha chain, HM alpha 2) is a member of the integrin family. It is a glycoprotein with molecular weight of 150 kD, and it complexes with CD29 (Integrin beta 1) to form the heterodimeric integrin VLA-2 (integrin alpha 2 beta 1, or GPIa/IIa) complex. VLA-2 is an extracellular receptor for laminin, collagen, and fibronectin, and interaction with its ligands results in the activation of intracellular signaling pathways. It has reported roles in VEGF-induced angiogenesis in vivo, as well as adhesion and lymphocyte activation. CD49b is expressed by NK cells, NK-T cells, monocytes, platelets, and epithelial cells. It is also expressed on adaptive immune cells such as T and B cells, specifically on a subset of CD4+ T cells in the spleen, on intraepithelial and lamina propria lymphocytes in the intestine, as well as on a population of peripheral CD4+ type 1 T regulatory (Tr1) cells that co-express LAG-3.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.