Immunohistochemistry on frozen sections. Immunohistochemistry on paraffin sections. Immunoprecipitation. Flow Cytometry: 1/50 - 1/100 (routinely tested in flow cytometry on mouse peritoneal macrophages). Functional Assays: Clone M1/70.15 has been reported to block iC3b binding to its receptor. Other applications not tested. Optimal dilutions are dependent on conditions and should be determined by the user. Further Comments: Endotoxin Level < 0.01EU/ug
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Concentration
1.0 mg/mL
Handling Advice
Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Storage
4 °C/-20 °C
Storage Comment
Store the antibody prior to reconstitution at -20 °C. Following reconstitution the antibody can be stored at 2-8 °C for one month or at -20 °C for longer.
The expression of CD11b increases during monocyte maturation and expression levels vary on tissue macrophages. Peritoneal macrophages are reported to express higher levels of CD11b than splenic macrophages.Synonyms: CD11 antigen-like family member B, CR-3 alpha chain, CR3A, Cell surface glycoprotein MAC-1 subunit alpha, ITGAM, Integrin alpha-M, Leukocyte adhesion receptor MO1, MAC1, Neutrophil adherence receptor