Human CD49b is an integrin alpha 2 subunit that forms a heterodimer with beta 1 integrin and functions as an adhesion molecule.
Applications:
Suitable for use in Flow Cytometry and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Immunohistochemistry: Fixed cells or tissues
Flow Cytometry: 5x10e5 cultured UM-SCC (squamous cell carcinoma) cells were harvested by trypsinization, washed and preincubated 5 min with 20ul of 250ug/ml human IgG (to block nonspecific binding), after which they were incubated 45 min on ice with 80ul of anti-CD49b antibody at 5ug/ml. Cells were washed twice and incubated with Goat anti-Mouse IgG/FITC, after which they were washed three times, fixed and analyzed by FACS. Cells stained positive with a mean shift of 1.67 log10 fluorescent units when compared to a Mouse IgG2a negative control at a similar concentration.
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.