CD79a, a 32-33 kD membrane glycoprotein, is a member of Ig superfamily. It heterodimerizes with CD79b and is non-covalently cross-linked with surface Ig thus forming the BCR complex. It is expressed all stages of differentiation in mature B-cells and is required for cell surface expression and signal transduction by the BCR complex. Upon antigen binding, CD79a/b heterodimer interacts with Tyrosine kinase (Lyn) and gets phosphorylated, resulting in the inititation of intracellular signaling cascade. Pathological role of CD79a has been suggested in B-cell lymphomas and acute lymphoblastic leukemia. CD79a is often used along with CD20 in the detection of normal and neoplastic B-cells in tissue sections. 1. Flaswinkel et.al Immunogenetics 36(4):266-9 (1992) 2. Koyama et.al Int Immunol., 9(11):1767-72 (1997 Nov).
Applications:
Suitable for use in Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Immunohistochemistry (paraffin): 1:50-1:100
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Positive Control:
Tonsil
Cellular Localization:
Cell membrane
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 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.