CD4 Monoclonal Antibody (GK1.5), eFluor™ 660, eBioscience™, Invitrogen™

Rat Monoclonal Antibody

Supplier:  Invitrogen 50004182

Catalog No. 50-164-28

Description

Description: The GK1.5 monoclonal antibody reacts with the mouse CD4 molecule, a 55 kDa cell surface receptor expressed by a majority of thymocytes, subpopulation of mature T cells and dendritic cells. CD4 binds to MHC class II on the surface of antigen presenting cells and plays an important role both in T cell development and in optimal functioning of mature T cells. In T cells, CD4 associates with protein tyrosine kinase p56lck through its cytoplasmic tail. Binding of GK1.5 is blocked by RM4-5. Applications Reported: This GK1.5 antibody has been reported for use in flow cytometric analysis. Applications Tested: This GK1.5 antibody has been tested by flow cytometric analysis of mouse splenocytes. 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. eFluor™ 660 is a replacement for Alexa Fluor™ 647. eFluor™ 660 emits at 659 nm and is excited with the red laser (633 nm). Please make sure that your instrument is capable of detecting this fluorochome. Excitation: 633-647 nm; Emission: 668 nm; Laser: Red Laser. Filtration: 0.2 μm post-manufacturing filtered.

The CD4 antigen is involved in the recognition of MHC class II molecules and is a co-receptor for HIV. CD4 is primarily expressed in a subset of T-lymphocytes, also referred to as T helper cells, but may also be expressed by other cells in the immune system, such as monocytes, macrophages, and dendritic cells. At the tissue level, CD4 expression may be detected in thymus, lymph nodes, tonsils, and spleen, and also in specific regions of the brain, gut, and other non-lymphoid tissues. CD4 functions to initiate or augment the early phase of T-cell activation through its association with the T-cell receptor complex and protein tyrosine kinase, Lck. It may also function as an important mediator of direct neuronal damage in infectious and immune-mediated diseases of the central nervous system. Multiple alternatively spliced transcripts have been identified in this gene [RefSeq, July 2017].

Specifications

• Antigen: CD4
• Classification: Monoclonal
• Concentration: 0.2 mg/mL
• Formulation: PBS with 0.1% gelatin and 0.09% sodium azide; pH 7.2
• Gene Accession No.: P06332
• Gene Symbols: Cd4
• Purification Method: Affinity chromatography
• Regulatory Status: RUO
• Gene ID (Entrez): 12504
• Content And Storage: 4° C, store in dark, DO NOT FREEZE!
• Form: Liquid

• Applications: Flow Cytometry
• Clone: GK1.5
• Conjugate: eFluor 660
• Gene: Cd4
• Gene Alias: CD4 antigen p55, CD4 receptor, T-cell surface antigen T4/Leu-3, T-cell surface glycoprotein CD4
• Host Species: Rat
• Quantity: 100 μg
• Primary or Secondary: Primary
• Target Species: Mouse
• Product Type: Antibody
• Isotype: IgG2b κ

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