Panendothelial Cell Antigen Rat anti-Mouse, Brilliant Violet 786, Clone: MECA-32, BD Optibuild™

Rat Monoclonal Antibody

Supplier:  BD Biosciences 743076

Catalog No. BDB743076

Description

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™ BV786 which is part of the BD Horizon Brilliant™ Violet family of dyes. This dye is a tandem fluorochrome of BD Horizon BV421 with an Ex Max of 405nm and an acceptor dye with an Em Max at 786nm. BD Horizon BV786 can be excited by the violet laser and detected in a filter used to detect Cy™7-like dyes (eg, 780/60nm filter). BV786 is a tandem fluorochrome of BD Horizon BV421 and an acceptor dye with an emission maximum at 786 nm. BV786 offers a bright choice for the 6th detector off the violet laser.

Specifications

• Antigen: Panendothelial Cell Antigen
• Clone: MECA-32
• Conjugate: Brilliant Violet 786
• Gene Alias: Plvap, Pv1, MECA32, Plasmalemma vesicle-associated protein
• Immunogen: Mouse lymph node stromal 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

Safety and Handling

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