This antibody was clustered at the Fourth International Workshop on Leucocyte Differentiation Antigen as recognising the CD18 antigen. The main cellular reactivity of antibody YFC 118.3 is a strong reactivity with Leucocytes (platelets negative).
Purification
Affinity chromatography on Protein G
Immunogen
Human neutrophils. Spleen cells from immunised LOU rats were fused with cells of the Y3/Ag.1.2.3 myeloma cell line.
Flow Cytometry. Other applications not tested. Optimal dilutions are dependent on conditions and should be determined by the user.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Buffer
PBS, pH 7.2 containing 0.09 % Sodium Azide and 1 % Bovine Serum Albumin
Preservative
Sodium azide
Precaution of Use
This product contains sodium azide: a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.
Handling Advice
Avoid repeated freezing and thawing. This product is photosensitive and should be protected from light.
Storage
4 °C/-20 °C
Storage Comment
Store the antibody undiluted at 2-8 °C for one month or (in aliquots) at -20 °C for longer.
Target
Integrin beta 2 (ITGB2)
Alternative Name
CD18 / ITGB2
Background
The CD18 antigen is an integral membrane glycoprotein of 95kD molecular weight - known as the beta chain, of the LFA-1 complex. The CD18 antigen is non-covalently linked to CD11a, b, c molecules. The CD18 Molecule is the receptor for ICAM-1 and is thus important for cell adhesion.Synonyms: 95 subunit beta, Cell surface adhesion glycoproteins LFA-1/CR3/p150, Complement receptor C3 subunit beta, Integrin beta-2, MFI7