BD, 553319, Purified Rat Anti-Mouse CD49e 5H10-27 (MFR5)

The 5H10-27 (MFR5) monoclonal antibody specifically binds to the α5 chain of the integrin α5β1 fibronectin receptor (CD49e/CD29, VLA-5) on thymocytes, activated T lymphocytes, precursor and activated B cells, mast cells, platelets, epithelial and endothelial cells, fibroblasts and a variety of mouse cell lines. Soluble 5H10-27 (MFR5) antibody has been reported to inhibit VLA-5-mediated functions in vitro. In addition, immobilized 5H10-27 (MFR5) antibody reportedly costimulates the proliferative response of CD8+ T cells to plate-bound anti-CD3e antibody.

The monoclonal antibody was purified from tissue culture supernatant or ascites by affinity chromatography. Store undiluted at 4°C.
1. Since applications vary, each investigator should titrate the reagent to obtain optimal results.
2. Please refer to www.bdbiosciences.com/us/s/resources for technical protocols.
3. Caution: Sodium azide yields highly toxic hydrazoic acid under acidic conditions. Dilute azide compounds in running water before discarding to avoid accumulation of potentially explosive deposits in plumbing.
4. Sodium azide is a reversible inhibitor of oxidative metabolism; therefore, antibody preparations containing this preservative agent must not be used in cell cultures nor injected into animals. Sodium azide may be removed by washing stained cells or plate-bound antibody or dialyzing soluble antibody in sodium azide-free buffer. Since endotoxin may also affect the results of functional studies, we recommend the NA/LE (No Azide/Low Endotoxin) antibody format, if available, for in vitro and in vivo use.