Monoclonal antibody anti-human CD41a (Platelets GPIIb/IIIa complex, alphaIIb/beta3-integrin) (IgG1 kappa, clone VM16a)

Specificity

Specific to platelet GPIIb/IIIa complex (alphaIIb/beta3-integrin). The antibody does not bind dissociated GPIIb or GPIIIa, platelets with Glanzmann thrombasthenia or vitronectin receptor.

Preparation

PEG6000 precipitation and DEAE-cellulose chromatography with gradient elution

Format

Purified and lyophilized. The azide concentration in reconstituted solution is 3 mM

Applications and recommended dilutions

Immunoassay, Immunofluorescence, FACS

Reconstitution

Use 1 ml sterile pure water

Storage

Shipping at ambient temperature. Storage of lyophilized antibodies 2 years at -20°C or lower