MAdCAM-1 Rat anti-Mouse, Brilliant Violet 605, Clone: MECA-89, BD Optibuild™

Rat Monoclonal Antibody

Supplier:  BD Biosciences 744108

Catalog No. BDB744108

Description

The MECA-89 antibody specifically recognizes the mucosal vascular addressin cell adhesion molecule (MAdCAM-1). In the fetus and neonate, MAdCAM-1 is the predominant vascular addressin on the high endothelial venules (HEV) of peripheral lymph nodes. In adult mice, MAdCAM-1 is preferentially expressed in mucosal lymphoid tissues and lamina propria; it is also expressed on sinus-lining cells in the spleen. MAdCAM-1 expression is upregulated on the HEV of peripheral lymph nodes in adult NOD mice and is involved in the development of diabetes and insulitis. Furthermore, there is evidence that IFN-γcan induce MAdCAM-1 expression in non-mucosal sites in adult mice. MAdCAM-1 is a predominant ligand for integrinα4β7, a lymphocyte mucosal homing receptor, and a facultative ligand for CD62L (L-selectin). MECA-89 mAb binds to the second domain of MAdCAM-1 and does not block MAdCAM-1-dependent binding in vitro /. Source of the immunogen was endothelial cells from BALB/c mouse mesenteric and peripheral lymph nodes.

This antibody is conjugated to BD Horizon™ BV605 which is part of the BD Horizon Brilliant™ Violet family of dyes. With an Ex Max of 407nm and Em Max of 602nm, BD Horizon BV605 can be excited by a violet laser and detected with a standard 610/20nm filter set. BD Horizon BV605 is a tandem fluorochrome of BD Horizon BV421 and an acceptor dye with an Em max at 605nm. Due to the excitation of the acceptor dye by the green (532 nm) and yellow-green (561 nm) lasers, there will be significant spillover into the PE and BD Horizon PE-CF594 detectors off the green or yellow-green lasers. BD Horizon BV605 conjugates are very bright, often exhibiting brightness equivalent to PE conjugates and can be used as a third color off of the violet laser. BV605 is a tandem fluorochrome that combines BD Horizon BV421 and Cy™3.5. These conjugates are very bright, exhibiting similar brightness to equivalent PE conjugates. Due to the excitation of Cy3.5 by the green (532nm) and yellow-green (561nm) lasers, there will be significant spillover of the BD Horizon BV605 signal into the PE and BD Horizon PE-CF594 detectors off the green or yellow-green lasers.

Specifications

• Antigen: MAdCAM-1
• Clone: MECA-89
• Conjugate: Brilliant Violet 605
• Gene Alias: MAdCAM-1, Madcam1, mMAdCAM-1, MADCA
• Immunogen: Mouse mesenteric and peripheral lymph node cells
• Quantity: 50 μg
• Primary or Secondary: Primary
• Content And Storage: Store undiluted at 4°C and protected from prolonged exposure to light. Do not freeze.

• Classification: Monoclonal
• Concentration: 0.2mg/mL
• Formulation: Aqueous buffered solution containing ≤0.09% sodium azide.
• Host Species: Rat
• Purification Method: Affinity Purified
• Regulatory Status: RUO
• Target Species: Mouse
• Isotype: IgG2a κ