Optimal working dilutions should be determined experimentally by the investigator. Suggested starting dilutions are as follows: IHC 1:100-1:300,IF 1:200-1:1000,ELISA 1:5000,Not yet tested in other applications.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Format
Liquid
Concentration
1 mg/mL
Buffer
Liquid in PBS containing 50 % glycerol, 0.5 % BSA and 0.02 % sodium azide.
Preservative
Sodium azide
Precaution of Use
This product contains Sodium azide: a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.
Storage
-20 °C
Storage Comment
Stable for one year at -20°C from date of shipment. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Expiry Date
12 months
Target
ITGA4
(Integrin alpha 4 (ITGA4))
Alternative Name
Integrin alpha4
Background
ITGA4, CD49D, Integrin alpha-4, CD49 antigen-like family member D, Integrin alpha-IV, VLA-4 subunit alpha, CD antigen CD49dITGA4 encodes a member of the integrin alpha chain family of proteins. Integrins are heterodimeric integral membrane proteins composed of an alpha chain and a beta chain that function in cell surface adhesion and signaling. The encoded preproprotein is proteolytically processed to generate light and heavy chains that comprise the alpha 4 subunit. This subunit associates with a beta 1 or beta 7 subunit to form an integrin that may play a role in cell motility and migration. This integrin is a therapeutic target for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease and inflammatory bowel disease. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants.