Analysis Note

ControlU937 cells

Application

Research Sub CategoryIntegrins

Detect Integrin αVβ3 using this Milli-Mark Anti-Integrin αVβ3 Antibody, clone LM609-FITC validated for use in FC.

Research CategoryCell Structure

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General description

The integrin family of cell adhesion receptors consists of at least 16 membrane-associated heterodimers, composed of an alpha and beta subunit that associate in a non-covalent manner. The structure and functional diversity of the integrin family are based upon the pairing abilities of the individual alpha and beta subunits. Key to these molecular interactions between the integrin receptors and their respective ligands is the recognition of the Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD) sequence, known to be present in the extracellular matrix components fibronectin, vitronectin, collagen, fibrinogen, and von Willebrand factor (Cheresh, 1991). The involvement of integrins in vascular proliferation, adhesion, and wound repair has been well documented. The adhesion receptor, integrin alphaVbeta3, appears to be selectively expressed on growing blood vessels and has been identified as a marker of angiogenic vascular tissue (Brooks, 1994). Due to its involvement in angiogenesis, integrin alphaVbeta3 is one of the most intensely studied of the integrin receptors.

Immunogen

Purified adhesion receptor from the human melanoma cell line M21 (Cherish, D. and Spiro, R. (1987) J. Biol. Chemistry, 262(36):17703-17711).

Legal Information

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Physical form

Protein A purified

Purified mouse monoclonal IgG1 conjugated to FITC in PBS with 0.1% sodium azide and 15 mg/mL BSA.

Quality

Evaluated by flow cytometry using U937 cells.

Specificity

Antibody recognizes Integrin αVβ3.

Storage and Stability

Flow Cytometry
Antibody dilution for cellular staining:

Prepare an antibody working solution by diluting the primary antibody 1:5 with PBS
Dispense the volume per test of working of solution according to the number of cells indicated in the table below.
5 µL for Guava Flow Cytometer
10 µL for other Flow Cytometry instruments