This antibody recognises the human CD42b cell surface antigen, also known as platelet glycoprotein GP1B.CD42b is expressed by platelets and megakaryocytes. Clone AK2 has been reported to block the binding of von Willebrand Factor (VWF) to platelets.
Applications
IP, Flow Cytometry, ELISA
Dilutions
Flow Cytometry: 1:50 - 1:100, Use 10µl of the suggested working dilution to label 100µl whole blood.
Reactivity
Human
Host
Mouse
Clonality
Monoclonal
Clone ID
AK2
Isotype
IgG1
Conjugate
Unconjugated
Purification
Protein A affinity chromatography of tissue culture supernatant.
Concentration
1 mg/ml
Product Form
Liquid
Formulation
Supplied in Phosphate Buffered Saline with 0.09% Sodium Azide.
Storage
Shipped at ambient temperature. Upon delivery aliquot and store at -20°C. When thawed, aliquot the sample as needed. Short term (up to 4 weeks): store at 4°C. Long term: store at -20°C. Avoid freeze / thaw cycles. Storage in frost free freezers is not recommended.
General Notes
Mouse anti Human CD42b antibody, clone AK2 recognizes the human CD42b cell surface antigen, also known as platelet glycoprotein GP1B.CD42b is expressed by platelets and megakaryocytes. Clone AK2 has been reported to block the binding of von Willebrand Factor (VWF) to platelets.