Anti-Mouse/Rat CD61 (Integrin beta 3) FITC

Description: The 2C9.G3 (HMb3-1) monoclonal antibody reacts with mouse and rat CD61, also known as the integrin β₃. CD61 is expressed by activated T cells, granulocytes, and platelet. CD61 associates non-covalently with two integrin α subunits; α_V (CD51) to form Vitronectin Receptor and α_Iib (CD41) to form gpIIb/IIIa. These heterodimeric complexes are responsible for adhesion to extracellular matrix components including fibrinogen, fibronectin, fibronectin, vitronectin, thrombospondin and von Willebrand factor.

References:
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