Description

CD11a is a 160-170 kD glycoprotein also known as α_L integrin, or LFA-1 α chain. It is a member of the integrin family and forms a heterodimer with β₂ integrin (CD18). The LFA-1 (CD11a/CD18) is broadly expressed on leukocytes and mediates intercellular adhesion and cellular activation. CD54 (ICAM-1), CD102 (ICAM-2), and CD50 (ICAM-3) are the ligands of LFA-1.

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 ≤0.25 µg per million cells in 100 µl volume. It is recommended that the reagent be titrated for optimal performance for each application.

References

1. Tamatani T, et al. 1991. Eur. J. Immunol. 21:627.
2. Tamatani T, et al. 1991. Eur. J. Immunol. 21:855.