Invitrogen™ CD18 Monoclonal Antibody (MEM-148), APC

Mouse Monoclonal Antibody

Supplier:  Invitrogen™ MA119469

Catalog No. 01-676-203

Description

This antibody recognizes an extracellular epitope on CD18 which is essentially inaccessible in intact integrin molecules on resting leukocytes, but is exposed on high-affinity state of LFA-1 or on unassociated CD18. CD18 (integrin beta2 subunit; beta2 integrin) is a 90-95 kDa type I transmembrane protein expressed on all leukocytes. This antibody will not cross-react with porcine.

CD18, also known as the integrin beta 2 subunit, is a 90-95 kDa type I transmembrane protein expressed on all leukocytes. It heterodimerizes with the alpha chains of CD11a, CD11b, CD11c, and CD11d to form various leukocyte (beta2) integrins, which are crucial for cellular adhesion and signaling. The CD18/CD11a complex, known as lymphocyte function-associated antigen-1 (LFA-1), plays a significant role in cellular adhesion and inflammatory reactions. CD18 also forms heterodimers with CD11b (Mac-1, CR3), CD11c, and CD11d, contributing to the processes of cell adhesion and cell-surface mediated signaling. These integrins are essential for proper leukocyte migration and mediating intercellular contacts. The absence of CD18 leads to leukocyte adhesion deficiency type I (LAD1), a condition characterized by impaired leukocyte migration. Severe reduction in CD18 expression can result in the development of a psoriasiform skin disease. CD18 is also a target of Mannheimia (Pasteurella) haemolytica leukotoxin, which can mediate leukotoxin-induced cytolysis. Defects in the CD18 gene are the cause of LAD1, and two transcript variants encoding the CD18 protein have been identified. The integrin-mediated responses are often a composite of the functions of its individual subunits, highlighting the importance of CD18 in immune function and disease.

Specifications

• Antigen: CD18
• Classification: Monoclonal
• Conjugate: APC
• Gene: ITGB2
• Gene Alias: 2E6; AI528527; antigen CD18; B-2 integrin; CD18; CD18 leukocyte adhesion molecule; CD18 subunit; cell surface adhesion glycoprotein (LFA-1/CR3/P150,959 beta subunit precursor); cell surface adhesion glycoproteins LFA-1/CR3/p150,95 subunit beta; complement component 3 receptor 3 and 4 subunit; complement receptor C3 beta-subunit; complement receptor C3 subunit beta; integrin beta 2; integrin beta chain, beta 2; integrin beta-2; integrin subunit beta 2; integrin, beta 2; integrin, beta 2 (antigen CD18 (p95), lymphocyte function-associated antigen 1; integrin, beta 2 (antigen CD18 (p95), lymphocyte function-associated antigen 1; macrophage antigen 1 (mac-1) beta subunit); integrin, beta 2 (antigen CD18 subunit (p95), lymphocyte function-associated antigen 1, integrin B2); integrin, beta 2 (complement component 3 receptor 3 and 4 subunit); ITGB2; LAD; LCAMB; Leu-CAM receptor; leukocyte cell adhesion molecule CD18; leukocyte surface protein; leukocyte-associated antigens CD18/11A, CD18/11B, CD18/11C; Lfa1; LFA-1; lymphocyte function associated antigen 1; MAC-1; Mac-1 beta; macrophage antigen 1 (mac-1) beta subunit); macrophage antigen-1 beta; MF17; MFI7
• Host Species: Mouse
• Purification Method: Size-exclusion chromatography
• Regulatory Status: RUO
• Gene ID (Entrez): 3689
• Content And Storage: 4°C, store in dark, DO NOT FREEZE!
• Form: Liquid

• Applications: Flow Cytometry
• Clone: MEM-148
• Formulation: PBS with 0.2% BSA and 15mM sodium azide; pH 7.4
• Gene Accession No.: P05107
• Gene Symbols: ITGB2
• Immunogen: Peripheral blood mononuclear cells.
• Quantity: 100 Tests
• Primary or Secondary: Primary
• Target Species: Human
• Product Type: Antibody
• Isotype: IgG1