Description
The ASC-8 monoclonal antibody specifically recognizes CD104 which is also known as Integrin beta 4 (Integrin β4 or β4 Integrin). Integrins mediate important intercellular and cell-extracellular matrix interactions which are essential for cellular adhesion and migration as well as for regulating cellular growth and survival. CD104 (Integrin β4) is an ~205 kDa single-pass type I transmembrane glycoprotein that is encoded by ITGB4 (Integrin subunit beta 4). CD104 (Integrin β4) noncovalently associates with CD49f (Integrin α6 chain) to form the Integrin α6/β4 (CD49f/CD104) complex. CD104 (Integrin β4) is expressed on basal epithelial cells, Schwann cells, and some endothelial cells and tumor cells. The CD49f/CD104 complex serves as an adhesion receptor that binds to laminins and keratin filaments. It is a component of epidermal hemidesmosomes that facilitate the stable adhesion of basal epithelial cells to the underlying basement membrane.
BD® CompBeads can be used as surrogates to assess fluorescence spillover (compensation). When fluorochrome conjugated antibodies are bound to BD® CompBeads, they have spectral properties very similar to cells. However, for some fluorochromes there can be small differences in spectral emissions compared to cells, resulting in spillover values that differ when compared to biological controls. It is strongly recommended that when using a reagent for the first time, users compare the spillover on cells and BD® CompBeads to ensure that BD® CompBeads are appropriate for your specific cellular application.
The monoclonal antibody was purified from tissue culture supernatant or ascites by affinity chromatography. The antibody was conjugated to the dye under optimum conditions and unreacted dye was removed. Store undiluted at 4°C and protected from prolonged exposure to light. Do not freeze.
1. Please refer to www.bdbiosciences.com/us/s/resources for technical protocols.
2. This reagent has been pre-diluted for use at the recommended Volume per Test. We typically use 1 × 10^6 cells in a 100-µl experimental sample (a test).
3. An isotype control should be used at the same concentration as the antibody of interest.
4. Source of all serum proteins is from USDA inspected abattoirs located in the United States.
5. Alexa Fluor® 488 fluorochrome emission is collected at the same instrument settings as for fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC).
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. For fluorochrome spectra and suitable instrument settings, please refer to our Multicolor Flow Cytometry web page at www.bdbiosciences.com/colors.
8. Please refer to http://regdocs.bd.com to access safety data sheets (SDS).
9. This product is provided under an intellectual property license between Life Technologies Corporation and BD Businesses. The purchase of this product conveys to the buyer the non-transferable right to use the purchased amount of the product and components of the product in research conducted by the buyer (whether the buyer is an academic or for-profit entity). The buyer cannot sell or otherwise transfer (a) this product (b) its components or (c) materials made using this product or its components to a third party or otherwise use this product or its components or materials made using this product or its components for Commercial Purposes. Commercial Purposes means any activity by a party for consideration and may include, but is not limited to: (1) use of the product or its components in manufacturing; (2) use of the product or its components to provide a service, information, or data; (3) use of the product or its components for therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic purposes; or (4) resale of the product or its components, whether or not such product or its components are resold for use in research. For information on purchasing a license to this product for any other use, contact Life Technologies Corporation, Cell Analysis Business Unit Business Development, 29851 Willow Creek Road, Eugene, OR 97402, USA, Tel: (541) 465-8300. Fax: (541) 335-0504.
10. Alexa Fluor™ is a trademark of Life Technologies Corporation.
11. For U.S. patents that may apply, see bd.com/patents.
