This antibody recognizes CD42b (GPIb alpha), a 135-145 kDa membrane glycoprotein expressed on platelets and megakaryocytes. CD42b and CD42c (GPIb beta) are composed in a disulfide linked heterodimer (CD42b/c; 160 kDa); CD42b/c forms a noncovalent complex with CD42a and CD42d.
Applications
Flow Cytometry
Dilutions
Flow Cytometry: The reagent is designed for analysis of human blood cells using 10 µl reagent / 100 µl of whole blood or 106 cells in a suspension. The content of a vial (1 ml) is sufficient for 100 tests.
Reactivity
Human
Immunogen
Human platelets.
Host
Mouse
Clonality
Monoclonal
Clone ID
AK2
Isotype
IgG1
Conjugate
APC
Excitation: 645nm, Emission: 660nm
Purification
This antibody is conjugated with Allophycocyanin (APC) under optimum conditions. The conjugate is purified by size-exclusion chromatography; removing unconjugated antibody and free fluorochrome.
Predicted MW
135-145 kDa
Product Form
Liquid
Formulation
Supplied in Phosphate Buffered Saline, pH 7.4, with 15 mM Sodium Azide.
Storage
Shipped at 4°C. Store in the dark at 2-8°C. Do not freeze!
