Mouse anti Pig CD18a:FITC

Description:

Mouse anti pig CD18a, clone PNK-I recognizes porcine CD18a. PNK-I was clustered as CD18a at the Second International Workshop to Define Swine Cluster of Differentiation (CD) Antigens. Clone PNK-I immunoprecipitates proteins of ~166 kDa, ~155 kDa and ~95 kDa under non-reducing conditions, specifically recognizing the 95 kDa protein, consistent with the integrin β2 chain (CD18). PNK-I inhibits porcine NK cell activity independent of any effect on antibody dependent cellular cytotoxicity.

CD18 is a single pass type I transmembrane protein and is expressed on all leukocytes and is involved in a variety of cell functions. CD18 acts as a receptor for several ICAM molecules effecting intercellular adhesion functions, it is also involved in the recognition of a variety of extracellular substrate molecules.

CD18 acts as a receptor for a number of leukotoxins produced by fungi and bacteria. Clone PNK-I is able to ameliorate the effects of these leukotoxins by blocking binding of the toxins to the CD18 receptor.

Product Form:

Purified IgG conjugated to FITC - liquid.

Preparation:

Purified IgG prepared by affinity chromatography on protein G.

Buffer :

Phosphate buffered saline.

Preservative Stabilisers:

0.09% Sodium azide.
1% Bovine serum albumin.

Immunogen:

Porcine large granular lymphocytes.

Approx. Protein Concentrations:

IgG concentration 0.1 mg/ml.

Fusion Partners:

Spleen cells from immunised Balb/c mice were fused with cells of the mouse P3-X63-Ag8.653 myeloma cell line.

Excitation Max (nm):

FITC: 490.

Emission Max (nm):

FITC: 525.

Regulatory:

For research purposes only.

Guarantee:

12 months from date of despatch.

Application:

Flow cytometry: use 10 µl of the suggested working dilution to label 10⁶ cells in 100 µl.

Storage:

This product is shipped at ambient temperature. It is recommended to aliquot and store at -20°C on receipt. When thawed, aliquot the sample as needed. Keep aliquots at 2-8°C for short term use (up to 4 weeks) and store the remaining aliquots at -20°C.

Note:

Avoid repeated freezing and thawing as this may denature the antibody. Storage in frost-free freezers is not recommended. This product is photosensitive and should be protected from light.