DX5 antigen has been recently characterized as CD49b. It is a 150 kD integrin α chain also known as α2 integrin, VLA-2 α chain, and integrin α2 chain. CD49b non-covalently associates with CD29 (β1 integrin) to form the CD49b/CD29 complex known as VLA-2, a receptor for collagen and laminin. CD49b is expressed on platelets, the majority of NK cells, NKT cells, and a small subset of CD8+ T cells (this population can be significantly increased following viral infection). DX5 is used for the identification and isolation of NK cells, and is especially useful for identifying NK cells in mice lacking the NK1.1 antigen.
Immunogen Information
Gene ID
16398
Swissprot
Q62469
Synonyms
Integrin alpha-2CD49 antigen-like family member BCollagen receptorPlatelet membrane glycoprotein IaGPIaVLA-2 subunit alphaCD49b
Applications
Reactivity
Mouse
Tested Applications
FCM
Conjugation
AFViolet 450
Concentration
0.5 mg/mL
Storage Buffer
PBS with 0.05% Proclin300, 1% BSA
Storage Instructions
Store at 2~8°C and protected from prolonged exposure to light. Do not freeze.