The beta-2 integrin chain gene is designated ITGB2 and the leukocyte antigen has been designated CD18. The 3 alpha integrin chains associated individually with the beta-2 chain as a heterodimer have gene designations of ITGAL, ITGAM, and ITGAX, and leukocyte antigen designations of CD11A, CD11B, and CD11C, respectively. The expression of CD18 was increased in lymphoblastoid cells from persons with Down syndrome, consistent with the location of the gene on chromosome 21. The ITGB2 gene spans approximately 40 kb and contains 16 exons and all exon/intron boundaries conform to the GT/AG splicing consensus. Furthermore, ITGB2 was constitutively clustered. Although it was expressed on the cell surface at normal levels and was capable of function following extracellular stimulation, it could not be activated via the inside-out signaling pathways.
Formulation
0.5mg/ml if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen Region
An amino acid sequence from the N-terminus of human CD18 (ECTKFKVSSCRECIESGPGCTWCQKLNFTGPGDPD) was used as the immunogen for this CD18 antibody.
Isotype
IgG
Predicted Reactivity
Human
Reactivity
Human
Recombinant
No
Uniprot
P05107
Format
Antigen affinity purified
Purification
Antigen affinity
Storage
After reconstitution, the CD18 antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4°C. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Applications
WB, IHC-P
Dilution
Western blot: 0.5-1ug/ml,Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 0.5-1ug/ml