Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule 1 (VCAM1) antibody (PE)

Antigen: Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule 1 (VCAM1)

Synonyms: CD106, MGC99561, INCAM-100, DKFZp779G2333, Vcam-1, VCAM1B, MGC108734, VCAM1, fi76d06, wu:fi76d06, zgc:158875, VCAM-1, DKFZp469N1820

Clonality: Monoclonal (M-K-2)

Host: Rat

Reactivity: Mouse (Murine)

Conjugate: PE

Application: Flow Cytometry (FACS)

Catalog no.: ABIN135073

Additional Information

Alternative name: CD106/VCAM-1

Isotype: IgG1

Clone: M-K-2

Description: CD106/VCAM-1 (~Mr 100-kDa) VCAM-1 is an adhesion molecule and a major mediator of the inflammatory response. It is expressed on activated microvascular endothelial cells in response to signals arising from immune responses in infection, graft rejection, tumor recognition and killing. The complementary binding ligand for VCAM-1 is VLA-4/CD49d. In addition to VCAM-1, VLA-4 also recognizes the extracellular matrix molecule fibronectin. This pairing of VCAM-1 and VLA-4 is able to provide a second signal (i.e., non-antigen specific) for T cell stimulation, such as that seen in transplantation. The monoclonal antibody MK-2 has been used in transplant studies to suppress cardiac rejection and induce long-term cardiac graft survival. In addition to inflammatory responses, VCAM-1 has a significant role in hemopoiesis through its ability to retain lymphocyte and myeloid precursors on stromal cells in the marrow and lymphoid organs. CD106/VCAM-1 exists as an integral membrane protein. The M/K-2 monoclonal antibody immunoprecipitates a peptide that gives a single band on SDS-PAGE gels with an apparent Mr of ~100 kDa under reducing conditions and 92 kDa under nonreducing conditions.

Application Details

Application Notes: Working Dilutions: Flow Cytometry: Fluorescein (1 ug/10^6 cells), Biotin (1 ug/10^6 cells), R-phycoerythrin (0.2 ug/10^6 cells). Since applications vary, you should determine the optimum working dilution for the product that is appropriate for your specific need.

Storage: The purified (UNLB) antibody is supplied as 0.5 mg of purified immunoglobulin in 1.0 mL of 100 mM borate buffered saline, pH 8.0. No preservatives or amine-containing buffer salts added. Store at 2-8C. The fluorescein (FITC) conjugate is supplied as 0.5 mg in 1.0 mL of PBS/NaN3. Store at 2-8C. The biotin (BIOT) conjugate is supplied as 0.5 mg in 1.0 mL of PBS/NaN3. Store at 2-8C. The R-phycoerythrin (R-PE) conjugate is supplied as 0.1 mg in 1.0 mL of PBS/NaN3 and a stabilizing agent. Store at 2-8C. Do not freeze! The low endotoxin, azide-free (LE/AF) antibody is supplied as 0.5 mg purified immunoglobulin in 1.0 mL of PBS. Aliquot and store at or below -20C. Protect conjugated forms from light. Aliquot and freeze the low endotoxin, azide-free product at -20C immediately upon receipt. Each reagent is stable for the period shown on the bottle label if stored as directed. WARNING Reagents contain sodium azide. Sodium azide is very toxic if ingested or inhaled. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Wear eye or face protection when handling. If skin or eye contact occurs, wash with copious amounts of water. If ingested or inhaled, contact a physician immediately. Sodium azide yields toxic hydrazoic acid under acidic conditions. Dilute azide-containing compounds in running water before discarding to avoid accumulation of potentially explosive deposits in lead or copper plumbing.

Restrictions: For Research Use only

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anti-Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule 1 (VCAM1) antibody (PE)

Publications

Publications: Miyake, Weissman, Greenberger et al.: "Evidence for a role of the integrin VLA-4 in lympho-hemopoiesis." in: The Journal of experimental medicine, Vol. 173, Issue 3, pp. 599-607, 1991 (PubMed).

Orosz, Ohye, Pelletier et al.: "Treatment with anti-vascular cell adhesion molecule 1 monoclonal antibody induces long-term murine cardiac allograft acceptance." in: Transplantation, Vol. 56, Issue 2, pp. 453-60, 1993 (PubMed).