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GPIIb Antibody detects glycoprotein IIb, a platelet membrane protein encoded by the ITGA2B gene and also known as CD41 and integrin alpha 2b. GPIIb belongs to the integrin alpha-chain family and associates with integrin beta 3, or CD61, to form the alpha IIb beta 3 heterodimer. Historically known as the glycoprotein IIb/IIIa complex, this receptor is highly abundant on platelets and has a central role in platelet aggregation, adhesion and normal hemostasis.
In resting platelets, the GPIIb/IIIa receptor is maintained predominantly in a low-affinity conformation. Platelet activation induces structural changes that enable the receptor to bind fibrinogen and other adhesive ligands with increased affinity. Fibrinogen can bridge alpha IIb beta 3 receptors on neighboring platelets, thereby promoting aggregation and formation of the primary hemostatic plug. Ligand engagement also initiates outside-in signaling that influences cytoskeletal organization, platelet spreading and stabilization of the developing clot.
GPIIb is synthesized as a precursor protein that undergoes post-translational processing to generate disulfide-linked heavy and light chains. The mature Platelet Glycoprotein IIb remains associated with integrin beta 3 at the cell surface. Expression is strongly associated with platelets and megakaryocytes, making CD41 an established marker for studying megakaryocytic differentiation, platelet development and hematopoietic lineage commitment. The receptor is also investigated in developmental hematopoiesis and research examining the emergence and maturation of blood cell populations.
Alterations affecting ITGA2B can interfere with alpha IIb beta 3 expression or function. Pathogenic ITGA2B variants are associated with Glanzmann thrombasthenia, an inherited bleeding disorder characterized by impaired platelet aggregation. Because of its central position in platelet biology, the GPIIb/IIIa receptor is also extensively studied in thrombosis, vascular biology and integrin-mediated signaling. A Platelet Glycoprotein IIb Antibody can therefore support research examining the expression and biology of this important platelet receptor. NSJ Bioreagents offers this reagent for studies of GPIIb, CD41 and ITGA2B-associated biology. A GPIIb Antibody provides a useful tool for investigating platelet glycoprotein IIb expression, megakaryocyte biology and alpha IIb beta 3 receptor function.
For broader ITGA2B validation across IHC, western blot and flow cytometry, see our ITGA2B Antibody / Integrin Alpha 2b Antibody page.
Optimal dilution of the GPIIb Antibody / Platelet Glycoprotein IIb Antibody should be determined by the researcher.
A recombinant human partial protein corresponding to amino acids L32-D263 was used as the immunogen for the CD41 / GPIIb antibody.
After reconstitution, the CD41 / GPIIb antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4oC. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20oC. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Platelet glycoprotein IIb antibody; CD41 antibody; ITGA2B antibody; Integrin alpha 2b antibody; Integrin alpha IIb antibody; CD41b antibody
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