Integrin, beta1 (CD29, Very Late Antigen, VLAb1, Platelet gplla)

May be stored at 4 degree C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degree C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

Recognizes the integrin beta 1 chain of human CD29. The antigen is not expressed on erythrocytes and only weakly stains granulocytes. Antigen distribution: T-cells 40+/-10%; CD4+ cells 40+/-20%; CD8+ cells 40+/-15%; B cells 20+/-5%.

[integrin beta-1 isoform 1A; Integrin beta-1; integrin beta-1; glycoprotein IIa; integrin VLA-4 beta subunit; very late activation protein, beta polypeptide; integrin, beta 1 (fibronectin receptor, beta polypeptide, antigen CD29 includes MDF2, MSK12); Fibronectin receptor subunit beta; Glycoprotein IIa; GPIIA; VLA-4 subunit beta]