BD, 559594, Purified Mouse Anti-Human CD49a SR84

The SR84 monoclonal antibody specifically recognizes CD49a (CD49 antigen-like family member A). CD49a is a ~200 kDa type I transmembrane molecule that is encoded by ITGA1 (Integrin subunit alpha 1). CD49a is also known as very late antigen 1α subunit (VLA-1) of the integrin family of cell adhesion molecules. CD49a associates with the integrin β1 subunit (CD29) to form the α1/β1 heterodimer (CD49a/CD29), and serves as receptor for collagen and laminin-1. It is expressed on activated T cells, monocytes, neuronal cells and smooth muscle cells. CD49a has been reported to play a role in cell attachment during the development of both the central and peripheral nervous systems.

Store undiluted at 4°C. The monoclonal antibody was purified from tissue culture supernatant or ascites by affinity chromatography.
1. Since applications vary, each investigator should titrate the reagent to obtain optimal results.
2. An isotype control should be used at the same concentration as the antibody of interest.
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.
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