Application

Research CategoryInflammation & Immunology

This rat monoclonal antibody Anti-CD62L (L-Selectin) (mouse), FITC, clone MEL-14 validated for use in IP, IHC & Flow Cytometry for the detection of CD62L (L-Selectin).

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General description

The MEL-14 antibody is specific for mouse CD62L, also known as L-Selectin, a cell adhesion molecule which facilitates lymphocyte “rolling” on activated vascular endothelium and homing to high endothelial venules (HEV) as immune cells transmigrate from blood into peripheral tissues. L-Selectin is a member of a family of Selectin molecules which act together with the integrin family of adhesion molecules to mediate leukocyte-endothelial interactions. L-Selectin is characteristically expressed by neutrophils, and is also found on B cells, monocytes, granulocytes, and at varying levels on naive, effector and memory T cells. It is rapidly shed upon cell activation, releasing into the circulation a soluble form whose biological role is of particular interest in cancer biology research.The MEL-14 antibody may be used as a phenotypic marker for CD62L expression on a variety of immune cell types. Please note that CD62L (L-Selectin) itself is also referred to as MEL-14 in the literature.

Immunogen

Immunogen information for this antibody is proprietary information.

Physical form

Purified Rat Monoclonal Antibody in buffer containing 10 mM NaH2PO4, 150 mM NaCl, 0.1% gelatin, pH 7.2, and up to 0.1% sodium azide.

Size Exclusion Chromatography

Quality

The monoclonal antibody was purified from tissue culture supernatant via affinity chromatography. The purified antibody was conjugated under optimal conditions, with unreacted dye removed from the preparation.

Flow Cytometry Analysis: 0.25 µg of this antibody detected CD62L (L-Selectin) in one million C57Bl/6 splenocytes.

Storage and Stability

It is recommended to store the product undiluted at 2-8°C and protected from prolonged exposure to light. Do not freeze.