CD4 Rat anti-Mouse, V500, Clone: RM4-5, BD

Rat Monoclonal Antibody

Supplier:  BD Biosciences 560783

Catalog No. BDB560783

Description

The RM4-5 clone has been reported to react with the CD4 (L3T4) differentiation antigen expressed on most thymocytes, subpopulations of mature T lymphocytes (i.e., MHC class II-restricted T cells, including most T helper cells and immunosuppressive regulatory T cells), and a subset of NK-T cells. CD4 has also been reported to be detected on pluripotent hematopoietic stem cells, bone marrow myeloid and B-lymphocyte precursors, intrathymic lymphoid precursors, and a subset of splenic dendritic cells. CD4 has been reported to be expressed on the plasma membrane of mouse egg cells and is involved in adhesion of the egg to MHC class II-bearing sperm. CD4 is an antigen coreceptor on the T-cell surface which interacts with MHC class II molecules on antigen-presenting cells. It participates in T-cell activation through its association with the T-cell receptor complex and protein tyrosine kinase lck. Purified RM4-5 mAb has been reported to block the binding of FITC-conjugated anti-mouse CD4 clones GK1.5 and H129.19, but not the RM4-4 clone. The antibody is conjugated to BD Horizon™ V500, which has been developed for use in multicolor flow cytometry experiments and is available exclusively from BD Biosciences. It is excited by the Violet laser with an Ex max of 415 nm and Em Max at 500 nm. BD Horizon V500 conjugates emit at a similar wavelength to Amcyan yet exhibit reduced spillover into the FITC channel. For more information on BD Horizon V500, visit bdbiosciences.com/colors. When compensating dyes in this spectral range (such as Horizon™ V500 and AmCyan), the most accurate compensation can be obtained using single stained cellular controls. Due to spectral differences between cells and beads in this channel, using BD CompBeads can result in spillover errors for V500 and AmCyan reagents. Therefore, the use of BD CompBeads or BD CompBeads Plus to determine spillover values for these reagents is not recommended. Different V500 reagents (e.g. CD4 vs. CD45) can have slightly different fluorescence spillover therefore, it may also be necessary to use clone specific compensation controls when using these reagents.

Flow Cytometry

Specifications

• Antigen: CD4
• Classification: Monoclonal
• Concentration: 0.2mg/mL
• Description: Cd4; CD4 antigen; L3T4; Ly-4; T-cell surface antigen T4/Leu-3
• Host Species: Rat
• Purification Method: Affinity Purified
• Regulatory Status: RUO
• Primary or Secondary: Primary
• Content And Storage: Store undiluted at 4°C and protected from prolonged exposure to light. Do not freeze.

• Applications: Flow Cytometry
• Clone: RM4-5
• Conjugate: Violet Fluor 500 (V500)
• Formulation: Aqueous buffered solution containing protein stabilizer, glycerol and ≤0.09% sodium azide.
• Immunogen: Mouse Thymocytes (BALB/c)
• Quantity: 25 μg
• Research Discipline: Immunology
• Target Species: Mouse
• Isotype: IgG2a κ

For Research Use Only.