Invitrogen™ CD4 Monoclonal Antibody (RM4-5), eFluor™ 450, eBioscience™, Invitrogen™

Catalog No.	Quantity
50-112-9511	100 μg
50-112-8787	25 μg

Catalog No. 50-112-9511 Supplier Invitrogen™ Supplier No. 48004282

Description

Rat Monoclonal Antibody

Description: The RM4-5 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 RM4-5 is blocked by GK1.5. Applications Reported: This RM4-5 antibody has been reported for use in flow cytometric analysis. Applications Tested: This RM4-5 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™ 450 is an alternative to Pacific Blue™. eFluor™ 450 emits at 445 nm and is excited with the Violet laser (405 nm). Please make sure that your instrument is capable of detecting this fluorochome. Excitation: 405 nm; Emission: 445 nm; Laser: Violet 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
• Applications: Flow Cytometry
• Classification: Monoclonal
• Clone: RM4-5
• Concentration: 0.2 mg/mL
• Conjugate: eFluor 450
• Formulation: PBS with 0.09% sodium azide; pH 7.2
• Gene: CD4
• Gene Accession No.: P06332
• Gene Alias: Activation B7-1 antigen; B7; B7.1; B7-1; BB1; B-lymphocyte activation antigen B7; CD28LG; CD28LG1; CD4; CD4 antigen; CD4 antigen (p55); CD4 antigen p55; Cd4 molecule; CD4 precursor; CD4 receptor; CD4, allele 1; cd4a; CD4mut; CD80; CD80 antigen (CD28 antigen ligand 1, B7-1 antigen); CD80 molecule; cell surface glycoprotein CD4; costimulatory factor CD80; costimulatory molecule variant IgV-CD80; CTLA-4 counter-receptor B7.1; fCD4; L3T4; LAB7; Leu-3; Ly-4; lymphocyte antigen CD4; lymphocyte antigen CD4 precursor; membrane protein; p55; T-cell differentiation antigen L3T4; T-cell surface antigen T4/Leu-3; T-cell surface glycoprotein CD4; T-cell surface glycoprotein CD4 precursor (T-cell surface antigen T4/Leu-3) (T-cell differentiation antigen L3T4); T-lymphocyte activation antigen CD80; W3/25; W3/25 antigen
• Gene Symbols: CD4
• Host Species: Rat
• Purification Method: Affinity chromatography
• Quantity: 100 μg
• Regulatory Status: RUO
• Primary or Secondary: Primary
• Gene ID (Entrez): 12504
• Target Species: Mouse
• Content And Storage: 4°C, store in dark, DO NOT FREEZE!
• Product Type: Antibody
• Form: Liquid
• Isotype: IgG2a 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.

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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