BD, 563020, Purified Mouse anti-Human TRA-1-85 Antigen TRA-1-85

The TRA-1-85 monoclonal antibody (mAb) specifically binds to the high frequency blood group antigen OKa. The OKa blood group antigen is a 35-69 kDa glycoprotein also known as CD147, EMMPRIN, M6, or Basigin. The OKa group is widely expressed on most human tissues including, but not limited to kidney, peripheral blood leukocytes, liver, pancreas, colon, skin, and brain. TRA-1-85 mAb is often used to discern human cells from non-human cells in multiple applications including animal transplantation studies. During development, the purified TRA-1-85 mAb was found to detect OKa blood group antigen by western blot analysis of cellular lysates, by immunofluorescent staining of fixed cells, and by flow cytometric analysis of live cells.

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.
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6. 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.
7. 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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