Abstract
In a P-selectin knockout mouse we generated an anti-rat/mouse P-selectin monoclonal antibody (mAb), designated RMP-1, by immunization with activated rat platelets. This IgG2a mAb immunoprecipitates a 140 kDa protein under reducing conditions from rat platelet lysate, and also reacts in Western blotting under non-reducing conditions. RMP-1 reacts with fixed and unfixed thrombin activated, but not unactivated rat platelets as well as with recombinant rat- and mouse P-selectin protein as assessed by ELISA. Flow cytometry analysis revealed binding of RMP-1 to activated rat platelets. MAb RMP-1 inhibited adhesion of HL-60 cells to immobilized mouse P-selectin by 91% and to activated rat platelets by 80% under static conditions. This novel adhesion blocking antibody should be useful for studying P-selectin function jn vitro and in vivo in rat and mouse inflammation models.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | A1199 |
Journal | FASEB Journal |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 6 |
Publication status | Published - 1996 |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Biotechnology
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics