Applications: Suitable for use in Immunoprecipitation, Flow Cytometry and Function Blocking. Not suitable for use in Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry or Immunocytochemistry. Other applications have not been tested. Recommended Dilution: Function Blocking: 100% inhibition of a9b1-mediated adhesion to the third fibronectin type III repeat in tenascin at < 10ug/ml. Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Storage and Stability: Store product at 4C if to be used immediately within two weeks. For long-term storage, aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing and store at -20C. Aliquots are stable at -20C for 12 months after receipt. Dilute required amount only prior to immediate use. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Note: Applications are based on unconjugated antibody.