The antibody solution should be stored between 2°C and 8°C
Recommended Usage
For flow cytometric staining, it is recommended to use less than 0.2 ug of this reagent per 0.5-1.0 million cells in a 100 µL volume. Optimal reagent performance should be determined by titration for each specific application.
Research Areas
Adhesion Molecules, T cells, B cells, NK cells, Monocytes, Inflammation
CD49d, also known as integrin alpha 4 (ITGA4), is a 150 kDa integrin subunit expressed on a wide range of mouse immune cells, including T and B lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, NK cells, and dendritic cells. CD49d associates with integrin β1 (CD29) to form very late antigen-4 (VLA-4, α4β1) and with integrin β7 to form α4β7 (LPAM-1). These integrins mediate leukocyte adhesion, migration, and tissue homing through interactions with ligands such as VCAM-1, MAdCAM-1, and fibronectin. CD49d also contributes to T cell co-stimulation and plays a key role in inflammatory and immune responses.
How do I determine the optimal antibody concentration/titer for my experiment?
We recommend titrating each new antibody lot on your own cell type and instrument, since optimal concentration depends on cell density, target expression level, and cytometer sensitivity. Suggested starting dilutions or test sizes (e.g., µg or µl per 10^6 cells) are provided on the product page as a starting reference point, not a fixed requirement.
Can these antibodies be used for intracellular or intranuclear staining, or only surface staining?
Intended use (surface, intracellular, or both) is specified per product, indicated under Application. The appropriate Related Protocol is linked for each product. If you need to detect both surface and intracellular markers in the same panel, confirm each antibody's compatibility with your fixation/permeabilization protocol before combining them.
What controls should I use alongside these antibodies?
Matched isotype controls (same host species, isotype, and conjugate) are available for most clones to help distinguish specific binding from background/non-specific staining and are linked on each product page. Unstained, single-color compensation, and fluorescence-minus-one (FMO) controls are also recommended, especially for multicolor panel design.
Can I combine InnoCyto Flow Cytometry antibodies into a multicolor panel?
Yes — antibodies across our catalog are designed to be panel-compatible, and conjugate options are offered specifically to support multiplexing. When building a panel, pair bright fluorophores with low-expression targets, avoid excessive spectral overlap, and confirm compensation is set up correctly for your specific fluorochrome combination. Use our Panel Builder to simplify the process.
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