ANTI-INTEGRIN BETA1 ANTIBODY A.A. 82-87 CLONE JB1A (A.K.A. J10)

General description

The primary function of the integrin family is to mediate cell-cell and cell-matrix adhesion interaction. CD29 is ubiquitous, with broad tissue distribution, but is not expressed on erythrocytes and is expressed only weakly on granulocytes. Integrins play an important role in cell adhesion and migration, and their normal function is critical in the induction and maintenance of cell differentiation. Loss or downregulation of CD29 has been proposed to be one of the general pathways through which carcinoma cells may acquire a more invasive and differentiated phenotype. Furthermore, loss or downregulation of integrin occurs relatively frequently in poorly differentiated colorectal and breast carcinomas as determined by immunohistochemistry.

Specificity

Reacts with the human integrin beta 1. Note: integrin beta 1 is expressed in all tissues/cell types except erythrocytes. The epitope recognized by JB1a was recently mapped to residues 82-87 of the mature beta 1 integrin chain. In this study Mn++ was found to inhibit binding of JB1a both to mature beta 1 integrin and to a synthetic peptide corresponding to residues 82-87{Ni, 1998}.

Immunogen

Epitope: a.a. 82-87

Purified beta 1 integrin and Jurkat cells

Application

Inhibition of Jurkat binding to collagen and fibronectin:
1:100 Note: epitope is trypsin sensitive; cells should be prepared with PBS + EDTA (2mM) or other non-enzymatic methods. Blocking will not occur with trypsinized cells with JB1A.

Immunoprecipitation: 1:250-500

Western blotting (reducing, 115 kDa; non-reducing, 130 kDa): 1:1000-2000

Note: binding of antibody may be inhibited by magnesium ion concentrations exceeding 0.5mM.

Immunocytochemistry/Immunohistochemistry: JB1A can be used on unfixed cells in flow cytometry and culture {Akimov, 2001; Blood 98(5):1567-1576}. Often times fixing with 2-3% PFA for 5 minutes after primary antibody incubation will assist in obtain strong signals since it fixes the primary antibodies to the tissues.

FACS: JB1A has been primarily used against live cells at 1:200-1:500 followed by goat anti-mouse conjugated secondaries

Optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user.

Research Category
Cell Structure

Research Sub Category
Integrins

This Anti-Integrin β1 Antibody, a.a. 82-87, clone JB1A (a.k.a. J10) is validated for use in FC, IH, IP, FUNC, WB for the detection of Integrin β1.

Target description

88 kDa

Physical form

Ascites fluid containing no preservatives.

Unpurified

Storage and Stability

Maintain for 2 years at -20°C from date of shipment. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

Analysis Note

Control
Human lung, liver, and skeletal muscle tissues

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

Legal Information

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