Product Information
65588-1-PBS targets CD42b in FC applications and shows reactivity with human samples.
| Tested Reactivity | human |
| Host / Isotype | Mouse / IgG2a |
| Class | Recombinant |
| Type | Antibody |
| Immunogen | Human platelets Predict reactive species |
| Full Name | glycoprotein Ib (platelet), alpha polypeptide |
| Calculated Molecular Weight | 626 aa, 69 kDa |
| GenBank Accession Number | BC027955 |
| Gene Symbol | CD42b |
| Gene ID (NCBI) | 2811 |
| ENSEMBL Gene ID | ENSG00000185245 |
| Conjugate | Unconjugated |
| Form | Liquid |
| Purification Method | Protein A purification |
| Storage Buffer | PBS Only |
| Storage Conditions | Store at -80°C. |
Background Information
CD42b, also known as platelet glycoprotein Ib alpha chain (GPIb alpha), is a type I transmembrane glycoprotein of 135-145 kDa (PMID: 2656709). It is expressed on platelets and megakaryocytes. CD42b and CD42c (GPIb beta) are linked by a disulphide bond to form GPIb (PMID: 7660135). GPIb forms a noncovalent complex with CD42a (GPIX) and CD42d (GPV) and acts as a receptor for von Willebrand factor (vWF) and thrombin (PMID: 7660135; 3759960). The GPIb-V-IX complex mediates vWF-dependent platelet adhesion to blood vessels. Defects in the expression of CD42b result in Bernard-Soulier syndromes and platelet-type von Willebrand disease (PMID: 9371310).
