The rat anti-mouse CD49b monoclonal antibody (clone DX5) specifically binds to the integrin α2 chain (CD49b). CD49b is a 150 kDa transmembrane glycoprotein that non-covalently associates with CD29 (integrin β1) to form the integrin α2β1 complex known as VLA-2. The rat anti-mouse CD49b antibody (clone DX5) has been reported to identify the majority of NK cells and a small T-cell subpopulation in most mouse strains (e.g., A/J, AKR, BALB/c, C3H/HeJ, C57BL/6, C57BL/10, C57BR, C58, CBA/Ca, DBA/1, DBA/2, SJL, SWR, 129/J, but not NOD). The DX5 antibody also recognizes platelets that express high levels of CD49b. Multiparameter flow cytometric analysis has demonstrated that most lymphocytes which express NK-1.1 (NKR-P1B and NKR-P1C), as detectable by mouse anti-mouse NK-1.1 antibody (clone PK136), also express the DX5 antigen. Small DX5+ NK-1.1- and DX5- NK-1.1+ cell subsets are found, especially among the CD3-positive cell population. Some CD49b+ NK cells have been reported to gradually lose reactivity with the rat anti-mouse CD49b antibody (clone DX5) when cultured in the presence of recombinant human IL-2. The resulting DX5-negative cells have weakened cytotoxic activity when compared to the remaining DX5+ cells. This indicates that the DX5 antibody distinguishes functional subsets of NK cells. No activation or blocking activity of the rat anti-mouse antibody (clone DX5) has been observed. Staining of splenic NK cells with this antibody reportedly can be blocked by hamster anti-mouse CD49b antibody (clone HMα2). Detection of NK cells with monoclonal antibodies. Freshly isolated splenocytes from a C57BL/6 mouse were simultaneously stained with FITC Mouse anti-Mouse NK-1.1 antibody (Cat. No. 553164, both panels) and Biotin Rat anti-Mouse CD49b antibody (clone DX5) (right panel) followed by PE-Streptavidin (Cat. No. 554061, both panels). Flow cytometry was performed on a BD FACScan™ instrument .
BD Pharmingen™ Biotin Rat Anti-Mouse CD49b - Biotin - Clone DX5 - Isotype Rat IgM, κ - Reactivity Ms - 0.5 mg
Purification
The monoclonal antibody was purified from tissue culture supernatant or ascites by affinity chromatography.
Immunogène
Mouse (C57BL/6) NK1.1+ cells propagated with rIL-2
This product contains Sodium azide: a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.
Conseil sur la manipulation
The antibody was conjugated with biotin under optimum conditions, and unreacted biotin was removed.
Stock
4 °C
Stockage commentaire
Store undiluted at 4°C and protected from prolonged exposure to light. Do not freeze.
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