The Hamster Monoclonal anti-ITGA2 antibody (Clone HMa2) (ABIN2567827) specifically detects ITGA2 in FACS and Func.
The antibody is reactive with Mouse samples.
The HMa2 monoclonal antibody specifically reacts with mouse CD49b (integrin alpha 2), a 150kDA transmembrane glycoprotein that forms the VLA-2 complex with CD29 (integrin beta 1).
Purification
The monoclonal antibody was purified utilizing affinity chromatography. The endotoxin level is determined by LAL test to be less than 0.01 EU/μg of the protein.
Optimal working dilution should be determined by the investigator.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Format
Liquid
Concentration
1 mg/mL
Buffer
Phosphate-buffered aqueous solution, ph7.2.
Storage
4 °C
Storage Comment
The product should be stored undiluted at 4°C. Do not freeze.
Target
ITGA2
(Integrin alpha 2 (ITGA2))
Alternative Name
CD49b
Background
The HMa2 monoclonal antibody specifically reacts with mouse CD49b (integrin alpha 2), a 150kDA transmembrane glycoprotein that forms the VLA-2 complex with CD29 (integrin beta 1). VLA-2 is expressed on NK-T cells, epithelial cells, platelets, and CD+4 T lymphocytes. It is the receptor for laminin and collagen and is upregulated in response to mitogens. The Hma2 antibody is reported to partially block the interaction with collagen in T cells, but not NK cells.