BD, 610468, Purified Mouse Anti-CD29 18/CD29

Integrins are membrane receptors that mediate cell-cell or cell-matrix adhesion. All integrins are transmembrane heterodimers composed of α and β subunits and are connected to the cytoskeleton. At least 20 integrins, formed from combinations of 12 α and 9 β subunits, have been reported. Many of these have been implicated as transducers of molecular signals. The β1 subgroup of this receptor family comprises at least six different dimer combinations. Among these combinations, α2β1 is associated with type I collagen and laminin binding and regulation, α3β1 is a receptor for laminin and epiligrin, and α5β1 is a fibronectin receptor. β1 integrins play an important role in several aspects of epidermal differentiation and morphogenesis. Expression of the β1 subunit is regulated by growth factors such as TGF-β1. Integrin activation, which enhances binding of T cells to endothelium, is regulated in part by phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase. Focal adhesion kinase (FAK) and paxillin have been reported to independently bind the C-terminal, cytoplasmic domain of the β1 subunit. FAK is reported to be enzymatically activated upon engagement of integrins with their ligands and paxillin is phosphorylated on tyrosine upon activation of FAK.
Western blot: Please refer to http://www.bdbiosciences.com/pharmingen/protocols/Western_Blotting.shtml
The monoclonal antibody was purified from tissue culture supernatant or ascites by affinity chromatography. Store undiluted at -20°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. Source of all serum proteins is from USDA inspected abattoirs located in the United States.