Anti-CD49e (Integrin alpha-4, CD49 Antigen-like Family Member D, Integrin alpha-IV, VLA-4 Subunit al

CD49e is a type I integral membrane glycoprotein, known as alpha5 integrin, VLA-5 alpha chain. It forms noncovalent heterodimer with integrin beta1 (CD29). CD49e contains two disulfide-linked subunits of 135 kD and 24 kD, and is mainly expressed on thymocytes, activated lymphocytes, endothelial cells, osteoblasts, melanoma, and some myeloid leukemia cells. CD49e/CD29 complex binds to fibronection and neural adhesion molecule L1. It mediates monocytes migration, involves in the regulation of cells survival and apoptosis, and co-stimulates T cell activation. Applications: Suitable for use in Flow Cytometry, Immunoprecipitation, ELISA and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.