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CD18 (LFA-1 beta) Monoclonal Antibody (M18/2), Functional Grade, eBioscience™
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Product Details
16-0181-81
Applications
Tested Dilution
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Product Specifications
Species Reactivity
Mouse
Host/Isotype
Rat
/ IgG2a, kappa
Recommended Isotype Control
Class
Monoclonal
Type
Antibody
Clone
M18/2
Conjugate
Form
Liquid
Concentration
1 mg/mL
Amount
50 µg
Purification
Affinity chromatography
Storage buffer
PBS, pH 7.2
Contains
no preservative
Storage conditions
4°C
Shipping conditions
Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)
RRID
Product Specific Information
Description: The M18/2 monoclonal antibody reacts with mouse CD18, the 90-95 kDa integrin beta 2 glycoprotein. CD18 is the common beta subunit that non-covalently associates with CD11a (alpha L), CD11b (alpha M) and CD11c (alpha X) to form LFA-1, Mac-1 and gp150/95. Heterodimers of CD18 and the a subunits are expressed broadly by all leukocytes with NK and T cells showing higher density of surface expression. Through the interactions of LFA-1, Mac-1 and gp150/95 with their counter-receptors, CD18 is involved in cellular adhesion and the immune response.
Applications Reported: The M18/2 antibody has been reported for use in flow cytometric analysis. It has also been reported in blocking of CD18 in functional studies.
Applications Tested: The M18/2 antibody has been tested by flow cytometric analysis of mouse splenocytes and bone marrow cells. This can be used at less than or equal to 0.5 µg per test. A test is defined as the amount (µg) of antibody that will stain a cell sample in a final volume of 100 µL. Cell number should be determined empirically but can range from 10^5 to 10^8 cells/test. It is recommended that the antibody be carefully titrated for optimal performance in the assay of interest.
Storage and handling: Use in a sterile environment.
Filtration: 0.2 µm post-manufacturing filtered.
Purity: Greater than 90%, as determined by SDS-PAGE.
Endotoxin Level: Less than 0.001 ng/µg antibody, as determined by LAL assay.
Aggregation: Less than 10%, as determined by HPLC.
Target Information
CD18, also known as the integrin beta 2 subunit, is a 90-95 kDa type I transmembrane protein expressed on all leukocytes. It heterodimerizes with the alpha chains of CD11a, CD11b, CD11c, and CD11d to form various leukocyte (beta2) integrins, which are crucial for cellular adhesion and signaling. The CD18/CD11a complex, known as lymphocyte function-associated antigen-1 (LFA-1), plays a significant role in cellular adhesion and inflammatory reactions. CD18 also forms heterodimers with CD11b (Mac-1, CR3), CD11c, and CD11d, contributing to the processes of cell adhesion and cell-surface mediated signaling. These integrins are essential for proper leukocyte migration and mediating intercellular contacts. The absence of CD18 leads to leukocyte adhesion deficiency type I (LAD1), a condition characterized by impaired leukocyte migration. Severe reduction in CD18 expression can result in the development of a psoriasiform skin disease. CD18 is also a target of Mannheimia (Pasteurella) haemolytica leukotoxin, which can mediate leukotoxin-induced cytolysis. Defects in the CD18 gene are the cause of LAD1, and two transcript variants encoding the CD18 protein have been identified. The integrin-mediated responses are often a composite of the functions of its individual subunits, highlighting the importance of CD18 in immune function and disease.
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.
Bioinformatics
Protein Aliases: CD18; Cell surface adhesion glycoproteins LFA-1/CR3/p150,95 subunit beta; Complement receptor C3 subunit beta; Integrin beta-2; lymphocyte function associated antigen 1; Mac-1 beta; macrophage antigen-1 beta
Gene Aliases: 2E6; AI528527; Cd18; Itgb2; LAD; LCAMB; Lfa1; MF17
UniProt ID: (Mouse) P11835
Entrez Gene ID: (Mouse) 16414
leukocyte migration involved in inflammatory response
cell adhesion
leukocyte cell-cell adhesion
cell-matrix adhesion
signal transduction
integrin-mediated signaling pathway
single organismal cell-cell adhesion
natural killer cell activation
neutrophil chemotaxis
heterotypic cell-cell adhesion
receptor clustering
endothelial cell migration
cellular extravasation
positive regulation of nitric oxide biosynthetic process
positive regulation of angiogenesis
regulation of peptidyl-tyrosine phosphorylation
activated T cell proliferation
positive regulation of NF-kappaB transcription factor activity
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