CD42a, gpIb, IX

May be stored at 4 °C for short-term only. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20 °C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months at -20 °C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.<br>

Recognizes the platelet GP1X antigen, a 23kD surface marker expressed by platelets and magakaryocytes. The CD42 complex is the major platelet receptor for von Willebrand factor.