Description
The 3D6 monoclonal antibody specifically binds to c-Met (MET), which is also known as Hepatocyte growth factor receptor (HGFR) or Scatter factor receptor (SF receptor). c-Met is a 190 kDa single-pass type I transmembrane glycoprotein that is posttranslationally cleaved into a disulfide-linked extracellular α-chain and a transmembrane β-chain. c-Met functions as a receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) that is normally involved in the development, regeneration, and survival of cells and tissues. c-Met is expressed on a variety of cell types including stem cells and progenitor cells, hepatocytes, keratinocytes, epithelial cells, endothelial cells, and neurons. c-Met is autophosphorylated when bound by its ligand, Hepatocyte Growth Factor (HGF). This leads to further activation of downstream signaling pathways that induce multiple responses including cellular migration, proliferation, survival, and angiogenesis. Abnormal c-Met expression or activity has been associated with tumorigenesis. The 3D6 antibody can reportedly function as an agonist by binding to and activating human but not mouse c-Met.
Put all BD® AbSeq Reagents to be pooled into a Latch Rack for 500 µL Tubes (Thermo Fisher Scientific Cat. No. 4900). Arrange the tubes so that they can be easily uncapped and re-capped with an 8-Channel Screw Cap Tube Capper (Thermo Fisher Scientific Cat. No. 4105MAT) and the reagents aliquoted with a multi-channel pipette. BD® AbSeq tubes should be centrifuged for ≥ 30 seconds at 400 × g to ensure removal of any content in the cap/tube threads prior to the first opening.
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 and conjugated to BD® AbSeq oligonucleotide under optimal conditions.
1. This reagent has been pre-diluted for use at the recommended volume per test. Typical use is 2 µl for 1 × 10^6 cells in a 200-µl staining reaction.
2. Source of all serum proteins is from USDA inspected abattoirs located in the United States.
3. 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.
4. 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.
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