Anti-Human CD18 (LFA-1beta) FITC

Description: BMS103 is also suitable as primary antibody in staining for FACS analysis, BMS103FI can be used for direct staining of cells, BMS103BT can be used in a 2-step procedure using the biotin-(strept)avidin system.
BMS103 can be used as a neutralizing agent.

Recommended CD18 is a 90-95 kDa type I transmembrane protein that heterodimerizes with the a chain of CD11a, CD11b and CD11c. The CD18/CD11a complex is also known as lymphocyte function-associated antigen-1 (LFA-1) and plays an important role in cellular adhesion and inflammatory reactions. CD18 is expressed broadly by human lymphocytes and monocytes. Peripheral blood granulocytes also express CD18, but at lower levels.

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