Integrins are heterodimeric integral membrane proteins composed of an alpha chain and a beta chain. This I-domain containing alpha integrin combines with the beta 2 chain (ITGB2) to form a leukocyte-specific integrin referred to as macrophage receptor 1 ('Mac-1'), or inactivated-C3b (iC3b) receptor 3 ('CR3'). The alpha M beta 2 integrin is important in the adherence of neutrophils and monocytes to stimulated endothelium, and also in the phagocytosis of complement coated particles. Integrin alpha-m/beta-2 is implicated in various adhesive interactions of monocytes, macrophages and granulocytes as well as in mediating the uptake of complement-coated particles. CD-11b is identical with cr-3, the receptor for the ic3b fragment of the third complement component. CD-11b probably recognizes the r-g-d peptide in c3b. Integrin alpha-m/beta-2 is also a receptor for fibrinogen, factor x and icam1. it recognizes p1 and p2 peptides of fibrinogen gamma chain.

Clone

mCD11b.

Immunogen

Purified mouse LN CD4+ T cells.

Ig Subclass

Rat IgG2b.

Purification Method

Ion exchange column.

Protein concentration

1mg/ml in PBS (after reconstitution).

Storage Procedures

Lyophilized: store at 4oC. After reconstitution, if not intended for use within a month, aliquot and store at -20oC.

Reconstitution

Reconstitute with of H20. Mix gently, wash the sides of the vial and wait 30-60 seconds before use. Stability / Shelf LifeTwo years lyophilized, one month in solution at 4oC.

Antibody Properties

Staining and blocking antibody. For staining, use 10 µl/106 cells. This antibody will block signaling through the CD11a molecule. Titer for blocking should be determined by the investigator.

Available Conjugates

This antibody is only available conjugated to FITC.

Usage

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