Anti-CD11a / LFA-1 alpha chain Monoclonal Antibody (Clone:MEM-25)
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Format : | Purified |
Amount : | 0.1 mg |
Isotype : | Mouse IgG1 |
Purification : | Purified by protein-A affinity chromatography |
Storage condition : | Store at 2-8°C. Do not freeze. |
CD11a (LFA-1 alpha) together with CD18 constitute leukocyte function-associated antigen 1 (LFA-1), the alphaLbeta2 integrin. CD11a is implicated in activation of LFA-1 complex. LFA-1 is expressed on the plasma membrane of leukocytes in a low-affinity conformation. Cell stimulation by chemokines or other signals leads to induction the high-affinity conformation, which supports tight binding of LFA-1 to its ligands, the intercellular adhesion molecules ICAM-1, -2, -3. LFA-1 is thus involved in interaction of various immune cells and in their tissue-specific settlement, but participates also in control of cell differentiation and proliferation and of T-cell effector functions. Blocking of LFA-1 function by specific antibodies or small molecules has become an important therapeutic approach in treatment of multiple inflammatory diseases. For example, humanized anti-LFA-1 antibody Efalizumab (Raptiva) is being used to interfere with T cell migration to sites of inflammation; binding of cholesterol-lowering drug simvastatin to CD11a allosteric site leads to immunomodulation and increase in lymphocytic cholinergic activity.
Flow Cytometry Recommended dilution:2 µg/ml
Immunoprecipitation excellent antibody for immunoaffinity purification of LFA-1 complex Functional Application The antibody MEM-25 partially blocks binding of LFA-1 complex to ICAM-1.
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic/therapeutics procedures.
Subcellular location: | Cell membrane |
Post transnational modification: | In resting T-cells, up to 40% of surface ITGAL is constitutively phosphorylated. Phosphorylation causes conformational changes needed for ligand binding and is necessary for activation by some physiological agents. |
Tissue Specificity: | Leukocytes. |
BioGrid: | 109889. 6 interactions. |
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