This antibody recognizes the CD18 molecule, a 95 kDa integrin molecule (beta 2 integrin) that forms the common beta chain of the CD11/CD18 heterodimer integrins which are expressed on all leucocytes. The beta2 integrin is the ICAM 1 receptor
FUSION PARTNER:
Sp 2/0 - Ag 14 myeloma cell line
Immunogen
Leucocytes from an LGL - type leukaemia
Application
Anti-Integrin β2 [CD18] Antibody detects level of Integrin β2 [CD18] & has been published & validated for use in FC, WB, IH.
Immunohistochemistry: Identification of CD18+ leucocytes on cryostat sections
Function Blocking: Studies of cell-cell and cell-matrix adhesion, this antibody will block cell-cell interaction, (Grönholm, 2018)
Flow Cytometry
Western Blot
Optimal working dilutions must be determined by the end user.
Research Category Cell Structure
Research Sub Category Integrins
Linkage
Replaces: CBL514
Physical form
Format: Purified
The monoclonal is presented in phosphate buffered saline containing 15mM sodium azide, pH 7.4. We recommend that each laboratory determine an optimum working titre for use in its particular application.
Storage and Stability
Maintain at 2o-8oC for up to 12 months from date of receipt. For long term storage aliquot antibody into small volumes and store at -20°C for up to one year.
Other Notes
Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.
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Storage Class Code
10 - Combustible liquids
WGK
WGK 2
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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Biochemical and biophysical research communications, 275(2), 295-299 (2000-08-31)
Monoclonal antibodies to CD18, the common chain of leukocyte integrins, recognize in various types of human lymphoid and myeloid cells under the conditions of nonreducing Western blotting three species of CD18 of mol. wt. 96, 87, and 78 kDa, respectively.
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