Description: This OX42 monoclonal antibody reacts with rat CD11b and CD11c. CD11b, also known as integrin alpha M or Mac-1, is a component of complement receptor 3 (CR3). CD11c, also known as integrin alpha X, is a component of complement receptor 4 (CR4). CD11b and CD11c are expressed on immune cells such as macrophages, monocytes, granulocytes, and dendritic cells. OX42 has also been shown to detect microglia in the brain, as well as cells of the liver and epidermis.
The OX42 antibody has been reported to inhibit complement-mediated rosette formation by granulocytes and macrophages. Moreover, studies demonstrate that OX42 can inhibit granulocyte aggregation.