Panendothelial Cell Antigen Rat anti-Mouse, Brilliant Violet 421, Clone: MECA-32, BD Optibuild™

Catalog No.	Quantity
BDB743071	50 μg

Catalog No. BDB743071 Supplier BD Biosciences Supplier No. 743071

Description

Rat Monoclonal Antibody

The MECA-32 antibody reacts with a dimer of 50-55–kDa subunits expressed on most or all endothelial cells in the embryonic and adult mouse, with the exception of cardiac and skeletal muscle and the brain. Normally in skeletal and cardiac muscle, MECA-32 antigen expression is limited to small arterioles and venules; however, under conditions of inflammation, it can be induced on previously non-expressing vessels in cardiac muscle. In the central nervous system (CNS), the panendothelial cell antigen expression is developmentally regulated. During embryonic development, the antigen is found on brain vasculature up to day 16 of gestation, after which it disappears. The cessation of MECA-32 antigen expression in the CNS may be associated with the establishment of the blood-brain barrier, which begins on day 16 of gestation. In the adult mouse, inflammation in the CNS can lead to re-expression of the panendothelial cell antigen.

The antibody was conjugated to BD Horizon™ BV421 which is part of the BD Horizon Brilliant™ Violet family of dyes. With an Ex Max of 407nm and Em Max at 421nm, BD Horizon BV421 can be excited by the violet laser and detected in the standard Pacific Blue™ filter set (eg, 450/50nm filter). BD Horizon BV421 conjugates are very bright, often exhibiting a 10 fold improvement in brightness compared to Pacific Blue conjugates. BV421 is a polymer-based dye excited by the violet laser and is one of the brightest fluorochromes offered by BD Biosciences. Conjugates are typically 10 times brighter than Pacific Blue™ conjugates and are often as bright as or brighter than PE conjugates. Due to nearly identical excitation and emission properties but different spillover characteristics, BD Horizon BV421, Pacific Blue™, and BD Horizon™ V450 cannot be used simultaneously.

Specifications

• Antigen: Panendothelial Cell Antigen
• Classification: Monoclonal
• Clone: MECA-32
• Concentration: 0.2mg/mL
• Conjugate: Brilliant Violet 421
• Formulation: Aqueous buffered solution containing ≤0.09% sodium azide.
• Gene Alias: Plvap, Pv1, MECA32, Plasmalemma vesicle-associated protein
• Host Species: Rat
• Immunogen: Mouse lymph node stromal cells
• Purification Method: Affinity Purified
• Quantity: 50 μg
• Regulatory Status: RUO
• Primary or Secondary: Primary
• Target Species: Mouse
• Content And Storage: Store undiluted at 4°C and protected from prolonged exposure to light. Do not freeze.
• Isotype: IgG2a κ

Safety and Handling

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