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Product Specifications

Size:

0.5 mg

Protein Information

Protein Name & Synonyms:

CD81

Target Species:

Human

Antibody Specifications

Applications:

Flow Cytometry, Functional Assays, Immunofluorescence, Immunoprecipitation, Immunohistology - Paraffin, Western Blotting

Concentration (lot specific):

IgG concentration 1.0 mg/ml

Species Reactivity:

Human, Chimpanzee

Specificity

This product recognizes human CD81, a 26kD cell surface antigen also known as TAPA-1, and a member of the tetraspanin family.

CD81 is widely expressed on human leucocytes and appears to be involved in a variety of cellular leucocytes including activation, proliferation and differentiation.

This product is a potent CD81 reagent, induces homotypic adhesion and has powerful anti-proliferative effects.

Storage/Stability

Store at -20 °C only.

This product should be stored undiluted.

Storage in frost free freezers is not recommended. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing as this may denature the antibody. Should this product contain a precipitate we recommend microcentrifugation before use.
If stored in this manner, this product is stable for 18 months after receipt.

Format

Supplied as:

Purified IgG - liquid

Formulation:

Phosphate buffered saline

Quality Control (Contaminants):

<0.01 Eu/ug

Format Type:

Low Endotoxin

Preparation

Immunogen:

OCI-LY8 cells aggregated by 5A6 (another CD81 antibody)

Preservative:

None present

This product

Spleen cells from immunised BALB/c mice were fused with cells of the mouse PX3-Ag.8.653 myeloma cell line.

Expiration:

12 months from the date of shipment when stored properly.