Anti-Mouse CD11a (Clone FD441.8) - Purified In vivo GOLD™ Functional Grade

Antibody Details

Product Details

Reactivity Species

Mouse

Host Species

Rat

Immunogen

Cloned CTL B18 cells

Product Concentration

≥ 5.0 mg/ml

Endotoxin Level

≤ 1.0 EU/mg as determined by the LAL method

Purity

≥95% monomer by analytical SEC

> 95% by SDS Page

Formulation

This monoclonal antibody is aseptically packaged and formulated in 0.01 M phosphate buffered saline (150 mM NaCl) PBS pH 7.2 - 7.4 with no carrier protein, potassium, calcium or preservatives added.

Product Preparation

Functional grade preclinical antibodies are manufactured in an animal free facility using only In vitro protein free cell culture techniques and are purified by a multi-step process including the use of protein A or G to assure extremely low levels of endotoxins, leachable protein A or aggregates.

Storage and Handling

Functional grade preclinical antibodies may be stored sterile as received at 2-8°C for up to one month. For longer term storage, aseptically aliquot in working volumes without diluting and store at -80°C. Avoid Repeated Freeze Thaw Cycles.

Country of Origin

USA

Shipping

Ambient

RRID

AB_2737475

Applications and Recommended Usage?
Quality Tested by Leinco

FC The suggested concentration for this FD441.8 antibody for staining cells in flow cytometry is ≤ 1.0 μg per 10⁶ cells in a volume of 100 μl. Titration of the reagent is recommended for optimal performance for each application.

Each investigator should determine their own optimal working dilution for specific applications. See directions on lot specific datasheets, as information may periodically change.

Description

Specificity

Clone FD441.8 recognizes an epitope on mouse CD11a.

Antigen Distribution

CD11a is present on thymocytes, blood lymphocytes, bone marrow cells and certain lymphoma and macrophage-like cell lines.

Background

LFA-1α (CD11a) and CD18 are the Integrin alpha-L and beta-2 chains respectively that combine to form LFA-1, a glycoprotein and a member of the Integrin family. Integrin alpha-L/beta-2 is a receptor for ICAM1, ICAM2, ICAM3, ICAM4 and for F11R. LFA-1 participates in the immunological synapses between CD8+ T lymphocytes and antigen-presenting cells. The absence of LFA-1α or ß may induce LAD. The antigen contributes to natural killer cell cytotoxicity, and is involved in various immune phenomena such as leukocyte-endothelial cell interaction, cytotoxic T-cell mediated killing, and antibody dependent killing by granulocytes and monocytes. The CD11b/CD18 antigen is a heterodimeric surface glycoprotein on leukocytes and belongs to the ß2 integrin family. CD11b functions as a receptor for C3bi complement, clotting factor X, fibrinogen and ICAM-1. CD11c forms an α/ß heterodimeric glycoprotein (CD11c/CD18 complex) which belongs to the ß2 integrin family. The complex binds fibrinogen and reportedly serves as a receptor for iC3b and ICAM-1. During inflammatory responses, it mediates cell to cell interaction and is important in both monocyte adhesion and chemotaxis.

Antigen Details

Protein

CD11a

Ligand/Receptor

ICAM-1 (CD54), ICAM-2 (CD102), and ICAM-3 (CD50)

Function

LFA-1 plays a central role in leukocyte intercellular adhesion.

PubMed

CD11a

NCBI Gene Bank ID

16408

UniProt.org

Information on Uniprot.org

Research Area

Cell Adhesion

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Cell Biology

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Costimulatory Molecules

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Immunology

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Signal Transduction

References & Citations

1. Suratt, Benjamin T. et al. (2009) J Immunol.182(1): 604–612. PubMed
2. Wuthrich, R. P. et al. (1991) Cell Immunol. 144:22
3. Sanchez-Madrid, F. et al. (1983) J. Exp. Med. 158(20):586
4. Pont, S. et al. (1986) J. Immunol. 136(10):3750

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