Invitrogen™ CD117 (c-Kit) Monoclonal Antibody (2B8), APC-eFluor™ 780, eBioscience™, Invitrogen™

Catalog No.	Quantity
50-112-9224	25 μg
50-112-9685	100 μg

Catalog No. 50-112-9224 Supplier Invitrogen™ Supplier No. 47117180

Description

Rat Monoclonal Antibody

Description: The 2B8 monoclonal antibody reacts with mouse CD117, also known as c-Kit receptor, Steel factor receptor, and stem cell factor receptor. A member of the tyrosine kinase receptor family, this 145-kDa molecule is expressed by a majority of hematopoietic progenitor cells characterized in the mouse bone marrow as a small subset of cells positive for Sca-1 and Thy1 (Thy1 low) and negative for lineage markers. The interaction of the mouse c-Kit receptor and steel factor promotes the proliferation and differentiation of hematopoietic progenitor cells. CD117 is also expressed by mast cells and plays a role in signaling and activation of these cells. Applications Reported: This 2B8 antibody has been reported for use in flow cytometric analysis. Applications Tested: This 2B8 antibody has been tested by flow cytometric analysis of mouse bone marrow cells. This can be used at less than or equal to 0.125 μg per test. A test is defined as the amount (μg) of antibody that will stain a cell sample in a final volume of 100 μL. Cell number should be determined empirically but can range from 10^5 to 10^8 cells/test. It is recommended that the antibody be carefully titrated for optimal performance in the assay of interest. APC-eFluor 780 emits at 780 nm and is excited with the Red laser (633 nm). Please make sure that your instrument is capable of detecting this fluorochome.

KIT (c-KIT) is a proto-oncogene and a type 3 transmembrane receptor for MGF (mast cell growth factor, also known as stem cell factor). KIT was first identified as the cellular homolog of the feline sarcoma viral oncogene v-kit. KIT together with its ligand regulates growth and activation of a variety of hemopoietic and non-hemopoietic cells. Mutations in KIT are associated with gastrointestinal stromal tumors, mast cell disease, acute myelogenous leukemia, and piebaldism. Recently, deregulation of the KIT receptor TK by the prevalent activation loop mutation D816V has served as a focal point in therapeutic strategies aimed at curbing neoplastic mast cell growth. c-Kit is expressed in hematopoietic stem cells, germ cells, mast cells and gastrointestinal tract cajal cells. Upon binding of its ligand stem cell factor (SCF), c-kit dimerizes, resulting in receptor activation and autophosphorylation of various tyrosine residues including tyrosine 703 located on the cytoplasmic domain of the receptor. This modification allows docking of Grb2 and activation of the Ras/ERK signaling pathway. SCF/c-kit can activate multiple downstream signaling pathways including PI3K, PLC-gamma and JAK/STAT. c-kit receptor activation is essential for hematopoiesis, stem cell maintenance and gametogenesis.

Specifications

• Antigen: CD117 (c-Kit)
• Applications: Flow Cytometry
• Classification: Monoclonal
• Clone: 2B8
• Concentration: 0.2 mg/mL
• Conjugate: APC-eFluor 780
• Formulation: PBS with 0.09% sodium azide; pH 7.2
• Gene: KIT
• Gene Accession No.: P05532, Q2HWD6
• Gene Alias: belly-spot; Bs; CD117; ckit; C-Kit; c-KIT gene1; c-kit protein; c-kit proto-oncogene protein; c-kit receptor; c-kit receptor tyrosine kinase; dominant spotting; Dominant white spotting; Fdc; Gsfsco1; Gsfsco5; Gsfsow3; KIT; kit oncogene; KIT proto-oncogene receptor tyrosine kinase; KIT proto-oncogene, receptor tyrosine kinase; mast cell growth factor receptor; mast/stem cell growth factor receptor; mast/stem cell growth factor receptor Kit; MGF; p145 c-kit; PBT; Piebald trait protein; protein kinase; proto-oncogene c-Kit; proto-oncogene tyrosine-protein kinase Kit; receptor tyrosine kinase c-kit; receptor tyrosine kinase type III; SCFR; SCO1; SCO5; Sl; soluble KIT variant 1; SOW3; spotted sterile male; Ssm; Steel Factor Receptor; Tr-kit; tyrosine kinase receptor; tyrosine kinase receptor c-KIT; tyrosine-protein kinase Kit; v-kit Hardy-Zuckerman 4 feline sarcoma viral oncogene homolog; v-kit Hardy-Zuckerman 4 feline sarcoma viral oncogene-like protein; W
• Gene Symbols: KIT
• Host Species: Rat
• Purification Method: Affinity chromatography
• Quantity: 25 μg
• Regulatory Status: RUO
• Primary or Secondary: Primary
• Gene ID (Entrez): 16590, 396810
• Target Species: Mouse, Pig
• Content And Storage: 4°C, store in dark, DO NOT FREEZE!
• Product Type: Antibody
• Form: Liquid
• Isotype: IgG2b κ

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

I am unable to analyze my cells stained with eFluor Organic Dyes today. What options do I have?

Our options will depend on the samples you are analyzing.

If cell viability is not critical, you can store your stained samples at 4 degrees C or on ice overnight in the dark and analyze the following day.

For samples stained with eFluor organic fluorochromes, we recommend that cells be suspended in 100 uL of Flow Cytometry Staining Buffer (Cat. No. 00-4222) and 100 uL of eBioscience IC Fixation Buffer (Cat. No. 00-8222); samples can be incubated for up to 3 days at 4 degrees C in the dark. Alternatively, the 1-step Fix/Lyse Solution (Cat. No. 00-5333) can be used. This is a great option when working with whole blood but also works for other cell types.

Can the eFluor Organic fluorochromes be used for intracellular staining?

Yes, the eFluor Organic fluorochromes can be used for intracellular staining. The eFluor organic fluorochromes maintain bright signal and require minimal changes in compensation when fixed with eBioscience IC Fixation Buffer (Cat. No. 00-8222-49) and Permeabilization Buffer (Cat. No. 00-8333-56) or 1-step Fix/Lyse Solution (Cat. No. 00-5333-54, 00-5333-57) (as compared to live cells).

What buffers are compatible with the eFluor Organic fluorochromes and eVolve QDots?

The eFluor Organic fluorochromes and eVolve QDots can be used with flow staining buffers containing PBS and protein.

What is the difference between eFluor Organic Dyes and eVolve Qdots?

The eFluor Organic Dyes (eFluor 450, APC-eFluor 780, PerCP-eFluor 710, eFluor 710) are conventional fluorochromes. In contrast, the eVolve line of products are Quantum dots.

Are the eFluor Organic Dyes photo-labile?

As with other fluorochromes, we recommend minimal exposure to light to maintain optimal signal.

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