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ITGA2B Antibody detects integrin alpha 2b, a cell-surface glycoprotein encoded by the ITGA2B gene and also widely known as CD41. Integrin alpha 2b is a member of the integrin alpha-chain family and is expressed predominantly by platelets and megakaryocytes. The protein associates noncovalently with integrin beta 3, also known as CD61, to form the alpha IIb beta 3 heterodimeric receptor. This complex is also designated glycoprotein IIb/IIIa and represents one of the most abundant adhesion receptors on the platelet surface.
In resting platelets, alpha IIb beta 3 is maintained primarily in a low-affinity state. Platelet activation triggers conformational changes that increase receptor affinity for fibrinogen and other adhesive ligands. Fibrinogen binding allows adjacent platelets to become cross-linked, promoting platelet aggregation and formation of the primary hemostatic plug. Integrin alpha 2b therefore has a central role in platelet adhesion, aggregation, thrombus formation and normal hemostasis. A CD41 Antibody is consequently useful for investigating platelet and megakaryocyte biology and for identifying cells of the megakaryocytic lineage.
ITGA2B is synthesized as a precursor that undergoes post-translational processing to generate disulfide-linked heavy and light chains. The mature alpha 2b subunit remains associated with beta 3 at the plasma membrane, where the receptor participates in bidirectional signaling. In addition to ligand binding and platelet aggregation, alpha IIb beta 3 transmits intracellular signals that influence cytoskeletal organization, spreading and clot stabilization. Pathogenic variants affecting ITGA2B or ITGB3 can disrupt receptor expression or function and cause Glanzmann thrombasthenia, an inherited bleeding disorder characterized by defective platelet aggregation.
Because CD41 expression is closely associated with platelets and megakaryocytes, it is commonly used as a lineage marker in studies of hematopoiesis, megakaryocytic differentiation and platelet development. CD41 is also useful in research examining hematopoietic progenitor populations and developmental blood formation. NSJ Bioreagents offers this ITGA2B Antibody for research into integrin alpha 2b expression, platelet biology and related signaling mechanisms. An ITGA2B Antibody can provide a useful tool for investigating CD41 expression and the biological functions of the alpha IIb beta 3 integrin complex.
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Optimal dilution of the ITGA2B Antibody / Integrin Alpha 2b Antibody should be determined by the researcher.
E. coli-derived recombinant human protein (amino acids A675-R714) was used as the immunogen for the ITGA2B antibody.
After reconstitution, the ITGA2B antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4oC. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20oC. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Integrin alpha 2b antibody; Integrin alpha-IIb antibody; CD41 antibody; CD41b antibody; Platelet glycoprotein IIb antibody; GP IIb antibody
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