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The principal use of this antibody is in the study of functional heterogeneity of macrophages; it may be used to follow macrophage differentiation and to investigate the function of the CD11b + CD11c equivalent antigen.
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Biological function summary
Integrins αM (CD11b) and αX (CD11c) facilitate key processes such as adhesion and migration of leukocytes. Both CD11b and CD11c pair with CD18 to form the Mac-1 (Macrophage-1 antigen also known as CR3) and p15095 complexes respectively. These complexes participate in both innate and adaptive immune responses by binding to various ligands like ICAM-1 and fibrinogen. CD11b/CD18 (Mac-1) additionally plays an essential role in phagocytosis degranulation and respiratory burst important activities for pathogen clearance.
Pathways
These integrins engage in critical signaling pathways including the NF-kappaB and MAPK pathways. They regulate the inflammatory response and cell survival. CD11b interacts closely with other proteins like ICAM-1 and C3b which are involved in these pathways. CD11c also contributes to similar pathways although it plays a more specialized role in dendritic cells impacting antigen presentation and immune regulation.
