CD238 Mouse anti-Human, Brilliant Violet 605, Clone: BRIC 203, BD Optibuild™

Catalog No.	Quantity
BDB742672	50 μg

Catalog No. BDB742672 Supplier BD Biosciences Supplier No. 742672

Description

Mouse Monoclonal Antibody

The BRIC 203 monoclonal antibody specifically binds to the Kell blood group antigen, Kp(a-b+) but not Kp(a+b-), also known as the Kell blood group metallo-endopeptidase, KELL, ECE3 and CD238. CD238 is an approximately 115-kDa type II transmembrane glycoprotein that is encoded by the KEL gene. CD238 functions as a zinc endopeptidase that cleaves endothelin-3 into an active form which can function as a vasoconstrictor. CD238 is expressed on erythrocytes, human embryonic stem cell-derived endoderm and on cells from various other tissues, including testis, heart, brain and skeletal muscle. Decreased expression of CD238 is associated with the McLeod phenotype as a consequence of losing XK protein expression. Kell antigen expression can play an important role during blood transfusions and also specific autoimmune diseases related to Kell antigen recognition. During development the BRIC 203 monoclonal antibody was found to detect the CD238 antigen by flow cytometric analysis of human erythrocytes. It reportedly works in immunoprecipitation and agglutination assays.

This antibody is conjugated to BD Horizon™ BV605 which is part of the BD Horizon Brilliant™ Violet family of dyes. With an Ex Max of 407nm and Em Max of 602nm, BD Horizon BV605 can be excited by a violet laser and detected with a standard 610/20nm filter set. BD Horizon BV605 is a tandem fluorochrome of BD Horizon BV421 and an acceptor dye with an Em max at 605nm. Due to the excitation of the acceptor dye by the green (532 nm) and yellow-green (561 nm) lasers, there will be significant spillover into the PE and BD Horizon PE-CF594 detectors off the green or yellow-green lasers. BD Horizon BV605 conjugates are very bright, often exhibiting brightness equivalent to PE conjugates and can be used as a third color off of the violet laser. BV605 is a tandem fluorochrome that combines BD Horizon BV421 and Cy™3.5. These conjugates are very bright, exhibiting similar brightness to equivalent PE conjugates. Due to the excitation of Cy3.5 by the green (532nm) and yellow-green (561nm) lasers, there will be significant spillover of the BD Horizon BV605 signal into the PE and BD Horizon PE-CF594 detectors off the green or yellow-green lasers.

Specifications

• Antigen: CD238
• Classification: Monoclonal
• Clone: BRIC 203
• Concentration: 0.2mg/mL
• Conjugate: Brilliant Violet 605
• Formulation: Aqueous buffered solution containing ≤0.09% sodium azide.
• Gene Alias: KEL, KELL, Kell blood group, metallo-endopeptidase, ECE3
• Host Species: Mouse
• Immunogen: Human erythrocytes
• Purification Method: Affinity Purified
• Quantity: 50 μg
• Regulatory Status: RUO
• Primary or Secondary: Primary
• Target Species: Human
• Content And Storage: Store undiluted at 4°C and protected from prolonged exposure to light. Do not freeze.
• Isotype: IgG1 κ