Anti-Integrin alpha 2 antibody [EPR5788] (ab133557) is a rabbit monoclonal antibody that is used to detect Integrin alpha 2 in Western Blot, IHC-P. Suitable for Human, Mouse samples.
- Specificity confirmed with Integrin alpha 2 knockout cell line validation
pH: 7.2 - 7.4
Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide
Constituents: 59% PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA
IHC-P | WB | ICC/IF | Flow Cyt (Intra) | |
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Human | Tested | Tested | Not recommended | Not recommended |
Mouse | Expected | Tested | Not recommended | Not recommended |
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Species Human | Dilution info 1/250 | Notes Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval before commencing with IHC staining protocol. |
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Species Mouse | Dilution info Use at an assay dependent concentration. | Notes - |
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Species Mouse | Dilution info 1/10000 - 1/50000 | Notes - |
Species Human | Dilution info 1/10000 - 1/50000 | Notes - |
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Species Mouse, Human | Dilution info - | Notes - |
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Species Human | Dilution info - | Notes ab172730 - Rabbit monoclonal IgG, is suitable for use as an isotype control with this antibody. |
Species Mouse | Dilution info - | Notes - |
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Integrin alpha-2/beta-1 is a receptor for laminin, collagen, collagen C-propeptides, fibronectin and E-cadherin. It recognizes the proline-hydroxylated sequence G-F-P-G-E-R in collagen. It is responsible for adhesion of platelets and other cells to collagens, modulation of collagen and collagenase gene expression, force generation and organization of newly synthesized extracellular matrix. (Microbial infection) Integrin ITGA2:ITGB1 acts as a receptor for Human rotavirus A. (Microbial infection) Integrin ITGA2:ITGB1 acts as a receptor for Human echoviruses 1 and 8.
CD49b, CD49B, ITGA2, Integrin alpha-2, CD49 antigen-like family member B, Collagen receptor, Platelet membrane glycoprotein Ia, VLA-2 subunit alpha, GPIa
Anti-Integrin alpha 2 antibody [EPR5788] (ab133557) is a rabbit monoclonal antibody that is used to detect Integrin alpha 2 in Western Blot, IHC-P. Suitable for Human, Mouse samples.
- Specificity confirmed with Integrin alpha 2 knockout cell line validation
pH: 7.2 - 7.4
Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide
Constituents: 59% PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA
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Our RabMAb® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMAb® patents.
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Species reactivity
Rat: We have preliminary internal testing data to indicate this antibody may not react with this species.
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Integrin alpha 2 also known as CD49b ITGA2 and A2 is a protein that functions as part of the integrin family. Integrins are transmembrane receptors that facilitate cell-extracellular matrix adhesion. Integrin alpha 2 has a molecular mass of approximately 130 kDa and is widely expressed in epithelial cells fibroblasts and platelets. This protein is important for mediating adhesion between cells and the extracellular matrix affecting cell signaling and behavior. Through this adhesion cells can communicate with their environment adjusting their functions accordingly.
Integrin alpha 2 plays a significant role in cellular processes like migration and proliferation. It forms a heterodimer complex by pairing with the beta 1-integrin subunit contributing to its adhesive and signaling functions. This association enables the integrin alpha 2 complex to bind specific extracellular matrix components such as collagen and laminin. Through these interactions it regulates processes like wound healing and tissue remodeling and affects how cells respond to mechanical stress.
Integrin alpha 2 is involved in major signaling routes that influence cell fate and movement. Notably it participates in the PI3K/AKT and MAPK pathways which are important for regulating cell growth and survival. It interacts with signaling proteins like focal adhesion kinase (FAK) and Src family kinases linking extracellular matrix changes to intracellular responses. These pathways help in transmitting signals that coordinate the cell's structural and functional adjustments in response to its surroundings.
Integrin alpha 2 has connections to cancer and fibrosis. In cancers its altered expression may contribute to tumor progression and metastasis often involving interactions with other integrins and matrix metalloproteinases that degrade extracellular components. In fibrosis excessive integrin alpha 2 activity can lead to abnormal tissue remodeling and scarring implicating its role alongside collagen-producing cells. Understanding these connections is vital for developing therapies targeting integrin-mediated pathways in these diseases.
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All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Integrin alpha 2 antibody [EPR5788] (ab133557)
Predicted band size: 129 kDa
Blocking buffer and concentration: 5% NFDM/TBST.
Diluting buffer and concentration: 5% NFDM /TBST.
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Integrin alpha 2 antibody [EPR5788] (ab133557) at 1/10000 dilution
Lane 1: T47-D cell lysate at 20 µg
Lane 2: HEK293 cell lysate at 20 µg
All lanes: Peroxidase-conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG (H+L) at 1/1000 dilution
Predicted band size: 129 kDa
Observed band size: 150 kDa
Blocking buffer and concentration: 5% NFDM/TBST.
Diluting buffer and concentration: 5% NFDM /TBST.
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Integrin alpha 2 antibody [EPR5788] (ab133557) at 1/50000 dilution
All lanes: A431 cell lysate at 20 µg
All lanes: Peroxidase-conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG (H+L) at 1/1000 dilution
Predicted band size: 129 kDa, 162 kDa
Observed band size: 150 kDa, 162 kDa
Blocking buffer and concentration: 5% NFDM/TBST.
Diluting buffer and concentration: 5% NFDM /TBST.
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Integrin alpha 2 antibody [EPR5788] (ab133557) at 1/10000 dilution
All lanes: Mouse spleen tissue lysate at 20 µg
All lanes: Peroxidase-conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG (H+L) at 1/1000 dilution
Predicted band size: 129 kDa
Observed band size: 150 kDa
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Integrin alpha 2 antibody [EPR5788] (ab133557) at 1/10000 dilution
Lane 1: T47D lysate at 10 µg
Lane 2: 293T lysate at 10 µg
Lane 3: Human platelet lysate at 10 µg
Lane 4: A431 lysate at 10 µg
All lanes: HRP labelled goat anti-rabbit at 1/2000 dilution
Predicted band size: 129 kDa
Observed band size: 150 kDa
Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) analysis of human breast carcinoma tissue labelling Integrin alpha 2 with purified ab133557 at 1/500. Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed using Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9. Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ab97051, a HRP-conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG (H+L) was used as the secondary antibody (1/500). Negative control using PBS instead of primary antibody. Counterstained with hematoxylin.
Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) analysis of human colon tissue labelling Integrin alpha 2 with unpurified ab133557 at 1/250.
Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval before commencing with IHC staining protocol.
Intracellular Flow Cytometry analysis of A549 cells labelling Integrin alpha 2 with purified ab133557 at 1/60 (red). Cells were fixed with 2% paraformaldehyde. A FITC-conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG (1/150) was used as the secondary antibody. Black - Isotype control, rabbit monoclonal IgG. Blue - Unlabelled control, cells without incubation with primary and secondary antibodies.
Overlay histogram showing A431 cells stained with unpurified ab133557 (red line). The cells were fixed with 80% methanol (5 min) and then permeabilized with 0.1% PBS-Tween for 20 min. The cells were then incubated in 1x PBS / 10% normal goat serum / 0.3M glycine to block non-specific protein-protein interactions followed by the antibody (ab133557, 1/1000 dilution) for 30 min at 22°C. The secondary antibody used was a goat anti-rabbit Alexa Fluorr® 488 (IgG; H&L) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077) at 1/2000 dilution for 30 min at 22°C. Isotype control antibody (black line) was rabbit IgG (monoclonal) (0.1μg/1x106 cells) used under the same conditions. Unlabelled sample (blue line) was also used as a control. Acquisition of >5,000 events were collected using a 20mW Argon ion laser (488nm) and 525/30 bandpass filter.
We have systematically measured KD (the equilibrium dissociation constant between the antibody and its antigen), of more than 840 recombinant antibodies to assess not only their individual KD values but also to see the average affinity of antibody.
Based on the comparison with published literature values for mouse monoclonal antibodies, Recombinant antibodies appear to be on average 1-2 order of magnitude higher affinity.
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