Invitrogen™ CD2 Monoclonal Antibody (RPA-2.10), Functional Grade, eBioscience™

Catalog No.	Quantity
50-141-74	50 μg

Catalog No. 50-141-74 Supplier Invitrogen™ Supplier No. 16002981

Description

Mouse Monoclonal Antibody

The RPA-2.10 monoclonal antibody reacts with human CD2, a 50 kDa cell surface receptor expressed by a majority of thymocytes, all mature T cells and subset of NK cells. CD2 is a ligand for CD58 in the human and is involved in adhesion and activation of T cells. RPA-2.10 blocks mixed lymphocyte reaction. RPA-2.10 crossreacts to non-human primates and pigs. Applications Reported: The RPA-2.10 antibody been reported for use in flow cytometric analysis. RPA-2.10 has also been reported in blocking of CD2 activity in in vitro functional assays. Applications Tested: This RPA-2.10 antibody has been tested by flow cytometric analysis of normal human peripheral blood cells. This can be used at less than or equal to 0.5 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. Storage and handling: Use in a sterile environment. Filtration: 0.2 μm post-manufacturing filtered. Purity: Greater than 90%, as determined by SDS-PAGE. Endotoxin Level: Less than 0.001 ng/ μg antibody, as determined by LAL assay. Aggregation: Less than 10%, as determined by HPLC.

CD2 (LFA-2) is a monomeric surface antigen (MW range 45-58 kDa) of the human T-lymphocyte lineage that is expressed on all peripheral blood T cells. CD2 is one of the earliest T-cell markers, being present on more than 95% of thymocytes and it is also found on some natural killer cells, but not on B lymphocytes. Monoclonal antibodies directed against CD2 inhibit the formation of rosettes with sheep erythrocytes, indicating that CD2 is the erythrocyte receptor or is closely associated with it. The interaction between CD2 and CD58 stabilizes adhesion between T cells and antigen presenting or target cells. Relatively low affinity of CD2 to CD58 (as measured in solution) is compensated within the two-dimensional cell-cell interface to provide tight adhesion. Moreover, T cell activation induces increased CD2 expression and its lateral mobility, making easier contact between CD2 and CD58. Subsequently, T cell activation causes fixation of CD58-CD2 at sites of cell-cell contact, thereby strengthening intercellular adhesion. CD2 deficiency reduces intestinal inflammation and helps to control infection. Diseases associated with CD2 dysfunction include penis squamous cell carcinoma and immune deficiency due to the absence of the thymus.

Specifications

• Antigen: CD2
• Applications: Flow Cytometry, Functional Assay, Neutralization
• Classification: Monoclonal
• Clone: RPA-2.10
• Concentration: 1 mg/mL
• Conjugate: Functional Grade
• Formulation: PBS with no preservative; pH 7.2
• Gene: CD2
• Gene Accession No.: P06729, Q6SZ61
• Gene Alias: Cd2; CD2 antigen; CD2 antigen (p50), sheep red blood cell receptor; CD2 molecule; CD2R; cluster of differentiation 2; Erythrocyte receptor; FLJ46032; LFA2; LFA-2; LFA-3 receptor; Ly37; Ly-37; lymphocyte antigen 37; OX34; OX-34; OX-34 antigen; OX-45 surface antigen homolog to human T lymphocyte CD2 antigen; Rosette receptor; SRBC; surface immunoglobulin superfamily molecule; T11; T-cell surface antigen CD2; T-cell surface antigen T11/Leu-5
• Gene Symbols: CD2
• Host Species: Mouse
• Purification Method: Affinity chromatography
• Quantity: 50 μg
• Regulatory Status: RUO
• Primary or Secondary: Primary
• Gene ID (Entrez): 100126712, 102120798, 396662, 449512, 677855, 914
• Target Species: Baboon, Chimpanzee, Cynomolgus Monkey, Human, Monkey, Pig, Rhesus Macaque
• Content And Storage: 4°C
• Product Type: Antibody
• Form: Liquid
• Isotype: IgG1 κ