The PE-conjugated Rat Monoclonal anti-ITGA6 antibody (Clone NKI-GoH3) (ABIN181782) specifically detects ITGA6 in FACS.
The antibody is reactive with Human, Mouse, Dog, Pig and Monkey samples.
This antibody recognises CD49F (VLA-6 alpha chain). In immunohistology the monoclonal antibody reacts with epithelial cells of a variety of tissues, peripheral nerves, microvascular endothelial cells, placenta cyto- and syncytotrophoblasts.VLA-6 is an important mediator of cell binding to laminin. Studies suggest that clone GoH3 specifically blocks the binding of cells to the E8 fragment of laminin. We recommend the use of SM038Afor this purpose.
Purification
Affinity chromatography on Protein G
Immunogen
BALB/c mouse mammary tumour cells. Spleen cells from immunised Sprague-Dawley rats were fused with cells of the SP2/0 mouse myeloma cell line.
ITGA6
Reactivity: Rat
FACS
Host: Mouse
Monoclonal
Mab-5A
PE
Application Notes
Flow Cytometry: Neat - 1/5, Use 10 μL of the suggested working dilution to label 10^6 platelets in 100 μL. Other applications not tested. Optimal dilutions are dependent on conditions and should be determined by the user.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Reconstitution
Restore with 1.0 mL distilled water.
Buffer
PBS, pH 7.4 containing 0.09 % Sodium Azide and 1 % Bovine Serum Albumin
Preservative
Sodium azide
Precaution of Use
Use of sodium azide as a preservative will substantially inhibit the enzyme activity of horseradish peroxidase.
Handling Advice
Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
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
ITGA6
(Integrin, alpha 6 (ITGA6))
Alternative Name
CD49f / ITGA6
Background
CD49F (VLA-6 alpha chain)is a 120kD cell surface glycoprotein that can form distinct complexes with CD29 (VLA beta-chain), resulting in the VLA-6 (alpha-6 beta-1) complex, which is expressed on human platelets, or with the beta-4 integrin resulting in the alpha-6 beta-4 complex which is expressed on various human epithelial cells. Clone NKI-GoH3 reacts with platelets, megakaryocytes, T lymphocytes and common Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia cells (alpha-6 beta-1).Synonyms: CD49 antigen-like family member F, Integrin alpha-6, VLA-6, VLA6