CD140a (PDGFRA) Monoclonal Antibody (APA5), eBioscience™, Invitrogen™

Rat Monoclonal Antibody

Catalog Number	Mfr. No.	Quantity
50-128-85	Invitrogen 14140181	50 μg
50-128-86	Invitrogen 14140182	100 μg

Description

Description: The APA5 monoclonal antibody reacts with the mouse CD140a molecule, the alpha chain of the platelet derived growth factor receptor (PDGF receptor). PDGFRa is a receptor tyrosine kinase that forms dimers on the surface upon ligand binding and phosphorylates substrates. Dimers of PDGFR consist of either homodimers of alpha/alpha, beta/beta, or heterodimers of alpha/beta and serve as a substrate for its kinase activity. CD140a is expressed by embryonic tissues and mesenchymal-derived cells of the adult mouse tissues. Applications Reported: The APA5 antibody has been reported for use in flow cytometric analysis, immunoblotting (WB), and immunohistochemical staining of frozen tissue sections. It has also been reported in blocking of ligand binding. (Please use Functional Grade purified APA5 in functional assays.). Applications Tested: This APA5 antibody has been tested by flow cytometric analysis of the NIH/3T3 cell line. This can be used at less than or equal to 1 μg per test. A test is defined as the amount (μg) of antibody that will stain a cell sample in a final volume of 100 μL. Cell number should be determined empirically but can range from 10^5 to 10^8 cells/test. It is recommended that the antibody be carefully titrated for optimal performance in the assay of interest. Purity: Greater than 90%, as determined by SDS-PAGE. Aggregation: Less than 10%, as determined by HPLC. Filtration: 0.2 μm post-manufacturing filtered.

PDGFRA is a cell surface receptor tyrosine kinase which binds members of the platelet-derived growth factor family. These growth factors are mitogens for cells of mesenchymal origin. The identity of the growth factor bound to a receptor monomer determines whether the functional receptor is a homodimer or a heterodimer, composed of both platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha and beta polypeptides. Studies in knockout mice, where homozygosity is lethal, indicate that the alpha form of the platelet-derived growth factor receptor is particularly important for kidney development since mice heterozygous for the receptor exhibit defective kidney phenotypes.

Specifications

• Antigen: CD140a (PDGFRA)
• Concentration: 0.5 mg/mL
• Classification: Monoclonal
• Form: Liquid
• Regulatory Status: RUO
• Formulation: PBS with 0.09% sodium azide; pH 7.2
• Gene Alias: AI115593; alpha platelet-derived growth factor receptor; Alpha platelet-derived growth factor receptor precursor (PDGF-R-alpha); alpha-type platelet-derived growth factor receptor; APDGFR; CD140 antigen-like family member A; CD140A; CD140a antigen; GAS9; MGC74795; OTTHUMP00000218656; PDGF A-chain; PDGF alpha chain; PDGF Receptor alpha; PDGF subunit A; PDGF-1; PDGFACE; PDGFR2; Pdgfr-2; PDGFRA; pdgfr-a; PDGFRA/BCR fusion; PDGF-R-alpha; PDGFR-alpha; platelet derived growth factor receptor alpha; platelet derived growth factor receptor, alpha polypeptide; platelet-derived growth factor alpha receptor; Platelet-derived growth factor receptor 2; platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha; platelet-derived growth factor receptor, alpha polypeptide; rearranged-in-hypereosinophilia-platelet derived growth factor receptor alpha fusion protein; RHEPDGFRA
• Gene Symbols: PDGFRA
• Primary or Secondary: Primary
• Content And Storage: 4° C
• Gene: PDGFRA

• Clone: APA5
• Applications: Flow Cytometry, Immunohistochemistry (Frozen), Western Blot
• Conjugate: Unconjugated
• Host Species: Rat
• Target Species: Mouse
• Gene Accession No.: P26618
• Gene ID (Entrez): 18595
• Isotype: IgG2a κ
• Purification Method: Affinity chromatography
• Product Type: Antibody

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