Invitrogen™ eBioscience™ Foxp3 / Transcription Factor Staining Buffer Set

Catalog No.	Quantity
50-112-8857	1 kit

Catalog No. 50-112-8857 Supplier Invitrogen™ Supplier No. 00552300

Description

Formulated and optimized for staining with antibodies against transcription factors and nuclear proteins (e.g. Foxp3 and Ki-67), cytokines and chemokines

The Foxp3 Transcription Factor Staining Buffer Set has been formulated and optimized for staining with antibodies to transcription factors and nuclear proteins, such as Foxp3 and Ki-67, as well as cytokines and chemokines.

For your convenience, we have provided these protocols for preparing your samples for intracellular antigen detection on a flow cytometer.

Reported Application
Intracellular Staining Followed by Flow Cytometric Analysis

Specifications

• Quantity: 1 kit
• Reagent Type: Fixation Diluent, Fixation Reagent, Permeabilization Diluent, Permeabilization Reagent
• Product Line: eBioscience
• Product Type: Staining Buffer

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does the eBioscience Foxp3/Transcription Factor Staining Buffer Set (Cat. No. 00-5523-00) contain formaldehyde?

One of the components of the eBioscience Foxp3/Transcription Factor Staining Buffer Set (Cat. No. 00-5523-00) is the Fixation/Permeabilization Concentrate (Cat. No. 00-5123-43). The Fixation/Permeabilization Concentrate contains formaldehyde.

Can I use the Foxp3 / Transcription Factor Staining Buffer Set to process samples for imaging?

The Foxp3 / Transcription Factor Staining Buffer Set was optimized for processing samples for flow cytometry; it may work for samples for imaging analysis, but we have not tested this.

Can I get the identity/formulation for the individual components in the Foxp3 / Transcription Factor Staining Buffer Set?

The fixative is formaldehyde, the identity and formulation of other kit components are proprietary.

What is shipped with the Foxp3 / Transcription Factor Staining Buffer Set and what is their shelf life and storage conditions?

The Foxp3 / Transcription Factor Staining Buffer Set includes 3 bottles:
- Fixation/Permeabilization Concentrate (4X) (30 mL)
- Fixation/Permeabilization Diluent (100 mL)
- Permeabilization Buffer (100 mL)
They should be stored at 2-8 degrees C and should be used within 6 months.

Can I use the eBioscience Foxp3/Transcription Factor Staining Buffer Set (Cat. No. 00-5523-00) with the Blimp1-PE antibody from another company?

Yes, the eBioscience Foxp3/Transcription Factor Staining Buffer Set will allow any antibody to reach an intra-nuclear target to stain cells, including antibodies from other vendors.

Can eVolve-conjugated antibodies be used in combination with intracellular staining?

Yes! eVolve conjugates were designed to be compatible with eBioscience's intracellular staining buffers including the Foxp3/Transcription Factor Staining Buffer Set (Cat. No. 00-5523-00) and the Intracellular Fixation and Permeabilization Buffer Set (Cat. No. 88-8824-00).

How does eBioscience determine the specificity of their phosphorylation-specific antibodies?

Antibodies are tested and validated in a variety of ways. First, we verify that in a panel of cells in which different pathways have been induced, we see phosphorylation specific staining only in the cells in which the specific pathway of interest has been activated. Second, we verify that phosphorylation specific staining is observed only in cell types in which the protein is expressed and not in cell types in which the protein is not expressed. Third, whenever possible, western immunoblotting is used to confirm the presence of a band(s) of the appropriate size(s) in stimulated/treated cells (and not in unstimulated/untreated cells, as appropriate).

How long can cells that have been fixed and placed in methanol be stored for use with eBioscience antibodies? What is the recommended storage temperature? How about storage of fixed cells in eBioscience fixation buffers?

We have data demonstrating that fixed cells stored in methanol are stable at -20 degrees C or at -80 degrees C for several weeks. We do not recommend storing fixed cells in eBioscience Foxp3/Transcription Factor Buffer. However, cells fixed with eBioscience Foxp3/Transcription Factor Buffer or eBioscience Intracellular (IC) fixation buffer can be stored in eBioscience IC fixation buffer for up to 3 days at 4 degrees C in the dark.
Note: Please be aware that higher compensation values may be seen with tandem dyes if any other fixative is used apart from eBioscience IC fixation buffer, for 3-day storage.

What is the optimal protocol for eBioscience phosphorylation-specific antibodies?

Each antibody has been tested in three different buffer systems: IC fixation and permeabilization, Foxp3/Transcription Factor Buffer, and IC fixation Buffer/Methanol. The recommended buffer system(s) will be noted on the Technical Data Sheet for the specific antibody.

What is the best way to maintain surface staining when using the methanol-based protocol?

Because methanol can destroy the epitope recognized by some antibodies, ideally surface staining would be performed at the beginning of the protocol with a methanol-resistant fluorochrome (like eFluor 450, FITC, and eFluor 660).
Please recognize that surface staining before stimulation can have undesired effects due to activation of the cell caused by antibody binding. We recommend staining after stimulation/treatment, fixation, and methanol treatment.

Can I use other buffer systems from other companies when using eBioscience phosphorylation-specific antibodies?

In general, you can use other companies' buffer systems provided that their buffers are of a similar composition as the buffers recommended. Be aware that results will vary depending upon the buffer system used. eBioscience antibodies have been optimized for use in eBioscience buffers and we have not tested all of our antibodies in other buffer systems. Thus, we highly recommend using our optimized protocol and buffer systems.

What are the appropriate controls to run when using eBioscience phosphorylation-specific antibodies?

It is important to understand whether the stimulation/treatment results in an upregulation or a down regulation of the phosphorylation event. Thus, it is recommended that changes in phosphorylation levels in stimulated/treated versus unstimulated/untreated cells be compared. A histogram or density plot overlay these two treatments will provide a better assessment of a change in phosphorylation event than using isotype controls.

Can I perform phosphorylation specific staining and stain for intracellular cytokines at the same time when using eBioscience phosphorylation-specific antibodies?

In theory, if the buffer systems are compatible for the antibodies of interest, this can be done. In practice, cytokine translation and phosphorylation events do not typically occur in the same timeframe, therefore, it may be difficult to detect both events in the same sample. The results will be depended on the kinetics and should be determined for each system and protein of interest.

When using eBioscience phosphorylation-specific antibodies, can I perform phosphorylation specific staining together with transcription factor staining at the same time? If so, what buffer and protocol do I use?

In theory, this can be done if the antibodies against both the transcription factor and the phosphorylated protein work in the same buffer system. For example, Anti-Human/Mouse phsopho-H2AX and all transcription factor eBioscience antibodies offered will work in the Foxp3/Transcription Factor Buffer System (Cat. No. 00-5523-00).

For eBioscience phosphorylation-specific antibodies, can total and phosphorylated protein be analyzed in parallel?

In theory, this can be done if the antibodies to both proteins work in the same buffer system and if the antibodies recognize different epitopes. Please refer to the individual Technical Data Sheets for information about buffer compatibility. Also, consider using eBioscience InstantOne ELISA Kits for immunoassay quantitation of both total and phosphorylated proteins such as AKT1/2/3, JNK1/2/3, NFκB, STAT3, and STAT5.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.