Description
The 371805 monoclonal antibody specifically recognizes Ephrin type-A receptor 2 (EphA2). EphA2 is a ~130 kDa type I transmembrane glycoprotein that is encoded by EPHA2 (EPH receptor A2) which belongs to ephrin receptor subfamily within the receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) family. EphA2 is also known as Epithelial cell kinase (ECK) or Epithelial cell receptor protein tyrosine kinase. The extracellular region of EphA2 contains an N-terminal globular domain, a cysteine-rich domain and 2 fibronectin type III repeats, whereas the cytoplasmic domain contains two tyrosine residues adjacent to the membrane that function as major autophosphorylation sites and a kinase domain. EphA2 is variably expressed by epithelial cells, dendritic cells, Langerhans cells, keratinocytes, and endothelial cells. EphA2 functions as a receptor for glycophosphatidylinositol (GPI) membrane-linked members of the Ephrin-A family, including Ephrins A1-A5. EphA2 is involved in regulating cellular growth, adhesion, migration, survival, and plays a role in angiogenesis. Its expression may be upregulated on vascular endothelium in certain breast, prostate, and colon cancers as well as on some metastatic tumor cells.
BD™ CompBeads can be used as surrogates to assess fluorescence spillover (Compensation). When fluorochrome conjugated antibodies are bound to BD CompBeads, they have spectral properties very similar to cells. However, for some fluorochromes there can be small differences in spectral emissions compared to cells, resulting in spillover values that differ when compared to biological controls. It is strongly recommended that when using a reagent for the first time, users compare the spillover on cells and BD CompBead to ensure that BD CompBeads are appropriate for your specific cellular application. For optimal and reproducible results, BD Horizon Brilliant Stain Buffer should be used anytime two or more BD Horizon Brilliant dyes are used in the same experiment. Fluorescent dye interactions may cause staining artifacts which may affect data interpretation. The BD Horizon Brilliant Stain Buffer was designed to minimize these interactions. More information can be found in the Technical Data Sheet of the BD Horizon Brilliant Stain Buffer (Cat. No. 563794/566349) or the BD Horizon Brilliant Stain Buffer Plus (Cat. No. 566385). Note: When using high concentrations of antibody, background binding of this dye to erythroid cell subsets (mature erythrocytes and precursors) has been observed. For researchers studying these cell populations, or in cases where light scatter gating does not adequately exclude these cells from the analysis, this background may be an important factor to consider when selecting reagents for panel(s).
Store undiluted at 4°C and protected from prolonged exposure to light. Do not freeze. The monoclonal antibody was purified from tissue culture supernatant or ascites by affinity chromatography. The antibody was conjugated to the dye under optimum conditions that minimize unconjugated dye and antibody.
1. The production process underwent stringent testing and validation to assure that it generates a high-quality conjugate with consistent performance and specific binding activity. However, verification testing has not been performed on all conjugate lots.
2. Researchers should determine the optimal concentration of this reagent for their individual applications.
3. An isotype control should be used at the same concentration as the antibody of interest.
4. Caution: Sodium azide yields highly toxic hydrazoic acid under acidic conditions. Dilute azide compounds in running water before discarding to avoid accumulation of potentially explosive deposits in plumbing.
5. For fluorochrome spectra and suitable instrument settings, please refer to our Multicolor Flow Cytometry web page at www.bdbiosciences.com/colors.
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