Anti-CD81 (TAPA-1, Target of anti-Proliferative Antibody-1)

CD81, also known as TAPA-1 and Tspan28, is a widely expressed protein in the Tetraspanin family. CD81 is a multifunctional protein that interacts with a variety of other molecules, including Tetraspanins, and is important for organization of the plasma membrane into microdomains. CD81 facilitates B cell and T cell activation and is an integrin-binding adhesion molecule. CD81 expression on lymphocytes is altered during infection by hepatitis C virus or HIV-1 and contributes to the pathogenicity of those viruses. Mouse CD81 shares 92%-94% aa sequence identity with human and rat CD81. Applications: Suitable for use in Flow Cytometry. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Flow Cytometry: 2.5ug labels 10e6 cells. Tested in mouse splenocytes, Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Storage and Stability: Lyophilized and reconstituted products are stable for 12 months after receipt at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile PBS. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.