CD41, CD61 (CD41b, GP2B, GP-IIb, GPIIb, GP3A, GP-IIIa, GPIIIa, GTA, HPA3, Integrin alpha 2b, ITGA2B, Integrin beta 3, ITGB3, Platelet Glycoprotein IIb of IIb/IIIa Complex) (FITC)

CD41/CD61 is also known as GpIIb/IIIa. CD41/CD61 is a calcium-complex dependent heterodimer and is expressed almost exclusively on platelets and on their precursors, the megakaryocytes. This complex is an activation-dependent receptor for RGD (Arg-Gly-Asp)-containing glycoproteins such as fibrinogen, fibronectin, von Willebrand factor, thrombospondin and vitronectin. It plays a central role in platelet aggregation and haemostasis.

Applications:
Suitable for use in FLISA, Flow Cytometry and Immunoprecipitation. Other applications have not been tested.

Recommended Dilutions:
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

Recommended Negative Control:
I1904-78R: IgG1 Murine Negative Control

Hybridoma:
Sp2-0/AG14 myeloma cells with spleen cells from Balb/c mice.

Storage and Stability:
Store product at 4°C if to be used immediately within two weeks. For long-term storage, aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing and store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable at -20°C for 12 months after receipt. Dilute required amount only prior to immediate use. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. Caution: FITC conjugates are sensitive to light. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

Note: Applications are based on unconjugated antibody.