Background:

Antigen receptors found on the surface of B cells contain a heterodimeric signaling component composed of CD79A and CD79B, also known as Ig α and Ig β, respectively . Presence of this receptor complex is essential for B cell development and function . Together these two proteins and the associated B cell receptor (BCR) initiate intracellular signaling following antigen binding . An immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif (ITAM) found in the CD79A intracellular region appears to be important for its function . Antigen binding precedes formation of the CD79A and CD79B heterodimer and subsequent activation of receptor associated kinases . Research has shown that CD79A is a marker for B-lineage lymphoblastic leukemia (8). Additionally, investigators have found that mutations in the CD79A (MB1) gene are associated with abnormally low levels of functional B cell receptors in some cases of chronic B cell lymphocytic leukemia .

Specificity:

Recognizes endogenous levels of CD79a protein.

Alternative names:

IGA; MB1; B-cell antigen receptor complex-associated protein alpha chain; Ig-alpha; MB-1 membrane glycoprotein; Membrane-bound immunoglobulin-associated protein; Surface IgM-associated protein; CD79a

Species reactivity:

Human

Host:

Mouse

Ig type:

Mouse IgG2a. Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.2% BSA and 0.01% sodium azide.

Immunogen:

KLH-conjugated synthetic peptide encompassing a sequence within human CD79a. The exact sequence is proprietary.

Purification & Purity:

The antibody was affinity-purified from mouse antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen and the purity is > 95% (by SDS-PAGE).

Molecular weight:

~ 25 kDa

Applications:

IHC

Usage:

IHC (1/100 - 1/300)

Storage:

Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Precautions:

For research use only, not for use in diagnostic procedure.

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