Integrin alpha 6b antibody

Antigen: Integrin alpha 6b

Clonality: Monoclonal (6B4)

Host: Mouse

Reactivity: Human

Application: Immunocytochemistry (ICC), Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Immunohistochemistry (Frozen Sections) (IHC (fro)), Western Blotting (WB)

Catalog no.: ABIN335239

Additional Information

Immunogen: 6B4 is a mouse monoclonal IgG1, kappa antibody derived by fusion of SP2/0 mouse myeloma cells with spleen cells from a BALB/c mouse immunized with a synthetic peptide corresponding to a 34 amino acid stretch in the cytoplasmic domain of integrin alpha6B including an appending N-terminal cysteine: CSRYDDSVPRYHAVRIRKEEREIKDEKYIDNLEKK coupled to keyhole limpet hemocyanin.

Isotype: IgG1

Clone: 6B4

Description: Integrins are a family of heterodimeric membrane glycoproteins consisting of non-covalently associated alpha and beta subunits. More than 18 alpha and 8 beta subunits with numerous splice variant isoforms have been identified in mammals. In general, integrins function as receptors for extracellular matrix proteins. Certain integrins can also bind to soluble ligands or to counter-receptors on adjacent cells, such as the intracellular adhesion molecules (ICAMs), resulting in aggregation of cells. Signals transduced by integrins play a role in many biological processes, including cell growth, differentiation, migration and apoptosis. For integrin subunits alpha3 and alpha6, two cytoplasmic variants, A and B, have been identified.

Specificity: Human. A broad species reactivity is expected because of the conserved nature of the epitope.

Application Details

Application Notes: 6B4 recognizes specifically the cytoplasmic domain of integrin subunit alpha6B. 6B4 stains the basement membrane zone of ducts and acini of salivary gland, kidney tubules, epithelium of colonic crypts and weakly stains sweat glands and sebaceous glands. 6B4 is suitable for immunoblotting, immunocytochemistry and immunohistochemistry on frozen tissues and for staining with avidin-biotinylated horseradish peroxidase complex (ABC) as detection reagent. Optimal antibody dilution should be determined by titration.

Purification: Culture supernatant

Storage: Store at 4 o C, or in small aliquots at -20 o C.

Restrictions: For Research Use only

Publications

Hogervorst, Admiraal, Niessen et al.: "Biochemical characterization and tissue distribution of the A and B variants of the integrin alpha 6 subunit." in: The Journal of cell biology, Vol. 121, Issue 1, pp. 179-91, 1993 (PubMed).