Description

CD18, also known as integrin β2 subunit, LFA-1 β subunit, and β2 integrin, is a 90 - 95 kD type I glycoprotein. CD18 non-covalently associates with CD11a, CD11b, or CD11c. CD18 is expressed on all leukocytes. CD18 and associated α chains function in the adhesion and signaling in hematopoietic cells.

Formulation

Recommended Usage

Each lot of this antibody is quality control tested by immunofluorescent staining with flow cytometric analysis. For flow cytometric staining, the suggested use of this reagent is 5 microL per million cells or 5 microL per 100 microL of whole blood. It is recommended that the reagent be titrated for optimal performance for each application.

This product is subject to proprietary rights of Sirigen Inc. and is made and sold under license from Sirigen Inc. The purchase of this product conveys to the buyer a non-transferable right to use the purchased product for research purposes only. This product may not be resold or incorporated in any manner into another product for resale. Any use for therapeutics or diagnostics is strictly prohibited. This product is covered by U.S. Patent(s), pending patent applications and foreign equivalents.

References

1. Petruzzelli L, et al. 1995. J. Immunol. 155:854. (Activ)
2. Lu C, et al. 2001. J. Immunol. 166:5629. (Activ)