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Integrin alpha 4/CD49d Antibody

Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # NBP2-68992

Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne
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NBP2-68992
NBP2-68992-25ul

Key Product Details

Species Reactivity

Validated:

Human

Predicted:

Mouse (90%). Backed by our 100% Guarantee.

Applications

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence

Label

Unconjugated

Antibody Source

Polyclonal Rabbit IgG

Concentration

Concentrations vary lot to lot. See vial label for concentration. If unlisted please contact technical services.

Product Summary for Integrin alpha 4/CD49d Antibody

Immunogen

This antibody was developed against a recombinant protein corresponding to amino acids: RLLYCIKADPHCLNFLCNFGKMESGKEASVHIQLEGRPSILEMDETSALKFEIRATGFPEPNPRVIELNKDENVAHVLLEGLHHQRPKR

Reactivity Notes

Rat (89%).

Clonality

Polyclonal

Host

Rabbit

Isotype

IgG

Scientific Data Images for Integrin alpha 4/CD49d Antibody

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence: Integrin alpha 4/CD49d Antibody [NBP2-68992]

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence: Integrin alpha 4/CD49d Antibody [NBP2-68992]

Immunocytochemistry/Immunofluorescence: Integrin alpha 4/CD49d Antibody [NBP2-68992] - Staining of human cell line HaCaT shows localization to plasma membrane. Antibody staining is shown in green.

Applications for Integrin alpha 4/CD49d Antibody

Application
Recommended Usage

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence

0.25-2 ug/ml
Application Notes
Recommended conditions: Fixation/Permeabilization: PFA/Triton X-100
Please Note: Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

Protein A purified

Formulation

PBS (pH 7.2) and 40% Glycerol

Preservative

0.02% Sodium Azide

Concentration

Concentrations vary lot to lot. See vial label for concentration. If unlisted please contact technical services.

Shipping

The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.

Stability & Storage

Store at 4C short term. Aliquot and store at -20C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Background: Integrin alpha 4/CD49d

VLA-4 is a cell surface heterodimer in the integrin superfamily of adhesion receptors. Anti-VLA-4 antibodies inhibited cytolytic T cell activity, with inhibitory activity directed against the effector T cells rather than their targets. Thus, whereas other VLA receptors appear to mediate cell--matrix interactions, VLA-4 may have a cell--cell adhesion function. Alpha 4 stands apart from all other known integrin alpha subunit sequences because (i) alpha 4 has neither an inserted I-domain, nor a disulfide-linked C-terminal fragment, (ii) its sequence is the most unique and (iii) only alpha 4 has a potential protease cleavage site, near the middle of the coding region, which appears responsible for the characteristic 80,000 and 70,000 Mr fragments of alpha 4 (1). Unlike any other integrin alpha subunit, the intact (150 kDa) alpha 4 subunit of VLA-4 can sometimes be cleaved into two noncovalently associated fragments (80 and 70 kDa) (2). The VLA-4 integrins are indispensable for embryogenesis, haematopoiesis and immune responses, possibly because alpha4 regulates cellular functions differently from other integrins through its cytoplasmic tail (3).

Alternate Names

CD49d, ITGA4, VLA-4

Gene Symbol

ITGA4

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Product Specific Notices for Integrin alpha 4/CD49d Antibody

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

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