Anti-Human CD11a (38) ColorWheel^® Dye-Ready mAb

ColorWheel^® technology is a novel and proprietary method of creating your own antibody and dye combinations for use in flow cytometry. By incubating any ColorWheel^® antibody with any ColorWheel^® dye, researchers can quickly and simply produce primary conjugated antibodies for use in single color or multicolor flow cytometry analysis. Each ColorWheel^® antibody and dye is lyophilized for long-term storage, allowing for simplicity and flexibility without compromise. ColorWheel^® technology requires both ColorWheel^® antibody and ColorWheel^® dye for Flow Cytometry application.

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Clone 38 is a mouse monoclonal antibody that detects CD11a (Integrin a-L).

Fibronectin purified Human monocytes

Quality Control Testing

Evaluated by Flow Cytometry in Human PBMCs.

Flow Cytometry Analysis: Staining of one million Human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) was performed using 5 μL of a 1:1 mixture of Cat. No. CWA-1094, Anti-Human Integrin alpha-L / CD11a (38) ColorWheel^® Dye-Ready mAb and Cat. No. CWDS-PE ColorWheel^® Antibody-Ready Phycoerythrin (PE) Dye or an equivalent amount of PE-conjugated Mouse IgG2a isotype control.

Note: Actual optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user as specimens, and experimental conditions may vary with the end user.

Integrin alpha-L (UniProt: P20701; also known as CD11 antigen-like family member A, Leukocyte adhesion glycoprotein LFA-1 alpha chain, LFA-1A, Leukocyte function-associated molecule 1 alpha chain, CD11a) is encoded by the ITGAL (also known as CD11A) gene (Gene ID: 3683) in human. Integrins are part of a family of heterodimeric transmembrane glycoproteins that recognize a variety of ligands and control numerous physiologic functions in cells. CD11a is a single-pass type I membrane protein that noncovalently associates with b2 integrin to forms a heterodimer and serve as a receptor for ICAM1, ICAM2, ICAM3 and ICAM4. It is expressed on B and T lymphocytes, monocytes, macrophages, neutrophils, basophils, and eosinophils. It is also involved in generation of common lymphoid progenitor cells in bone marrow. In resting T-cells, about 40% of CD11a is constitutively phosphorylated and phosphorylation causes conformational changes needed for ligand binding and is considered to be essential for activation by some physiological agents. CD11a is synthesized with a signal peptide (aa 1-25), which is subsequently cleaved off in the mature form. It has a large extracellular domain (aa 26-1090), a transmembrane domain (aa 1091-1111), and a cytoplasmic domain 1112-1170). Three isoforms of CD11a have been described that are produced by alternative splicing.

Lyophilized from PBS containing D-Mannitol and Sucrose, normal appearance is a dried pellet. Reconstituted antibody solution is stable and functional as assessed by functional testing. Contains no biocide or preservatives, such as azide.

1.0 mg/mL after reconstitution at 25 μL in PBS. Please refer to guidance on suggested starting dilutions and/or titers per application and sample type.

Recommend storage of lyophilized product at 2-8°C. Before reconstitution, micro-centrifuge vials briefly to spin down material to bottom of the vial. Reconstitute each vial by adding 25 μL PBS. Protect from light.

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