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APC Rat Anti-Mouse TNF
APC Rat Anti-Mouse TNF
Expression of TNF by stimulated BALB/c spleen cells. After a 4 hour stimulation with PMA (5.0 ng/ml final concentration; Sigma) and ionomycin (500 ng/ml final concentration; Sigma) in the presence of GolgiPlug™ (1.0 µg/ml final concentration; Cat. No. 555029) the splenocytes were stained with FcBlock™ (1.0 µg/1 million cells; Cat No. 553142). The cells were then fixed, permeabilized, and subsequently stained with 0.03 µg of APC-conjugated rat anti-mouse TNF antibody (APC-MP6-XT22, Cat. No. 554420) by using Pharmingen's staining protocol (see Figure, left panel). To demonstrate specificity of staining, the binding of the APC-MP6-XT22 antibody was blocked by preincubation of the antibody conjugate with recombinant mouse TNF (0.25 µg, Cat. No. 554589; see middle panel), and by preincubation of the fixed/permeabilized cells with unlabeled MP6-XT22 antibody (5.0 µg, Cat. No. 554416; see right panel) prior to staining. The quadrant markers for the bivariate dot plots were set based on the autofluorescence control, and verified with the recombinant cytokine blocking (middle panel) and antibody blocking (right panel) specificity controls. This APC-conjugated reagent can be used in any flow cytometer equipped with a a dye, HeNE or red diode laser. These include the dual laser FACStarPLUS™, FACS Vantage™ or FACSCalibur™.
Expression of TNF by stimulated BALB/c spleen cells. After a 4 hour stimulation with PMA (5.0 ng/ml final concentration; Sigma) and ionomycin (500 ng/ml final concentration; Sigma) in the presence of GolgiPlug™ (1.0 µg/ml final concentration; Cat. No. 555029) the splenocytes were stained with FcBlock™ (1.0 µg/1 million cells; Cat No. 553142). The cells were then fixed, permeabilized, and subsequently stained with 0.03 µg of APC-conjugated rat anti-mouse TNF antibody (APC-MP6-XT22, Cat. No. 554420) by using Pharmingen's staining protocol (see Figure, left panel). To demonstrate specificity of staining, the binding of the APC-MP6-XT22 antibody was blocked by preincubation of the antibody conjugate with recombinant mouse TNF (0.25 µg, Cat. No. 554589; see middle panel), and by preincubation of the fixed/permeabilized cells with unlabeled MP6-XT22 antibody (5.0 µg, Cat. No. 554416; see right panel) prior to staining. The quadrant markers for the bivariate dot plots were set based on the autofluorescence control, and verified with the recombinant cytokine blocking (middle panel) and antibody blocking (right panel) specificity controls. This APC-conjugated reagent can be used in any flow cytometer equipped with a a dye, HeNE or red diode laser. These include the dual laser FACStarPLUS™, FACS Vantage™ or FACSCalibur™.
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BD Pharmingen™
Mouse (QC Testing)
Rat IgG1
Recombinant Mouse TNF
Intracellular staining (flow cytometry) (Routinely Tested)
0.2 mg/ml
AB_398553
Aqueous buffered solution containing ≤0.09% sodium azide.
RUO


Preparation And Storage

The monoclonal antibody was purified from tissue culture supernatant or ascites by affinity chromatography. The antibody was conjugated to APC under optimum conditions, and unconjugated antibody and free APC were removed. Store undiluted at 4°C and protected from prolonged exposure to light. Do not freeze.

Recommended Assay Procedures

Immunofluorescent Staining and Flow Cytometry: The APC-conjugated MP6-XT22 antibody can be used for multicolor immunofluorescent staining and flow cytometric analyses to identify and enumerate TNF-producing cells within mixed cell populations (see figure). For optimal immunofluorescent staining with flow cytometric analysis, this anti-cytokine antibody should be titrated (≤ 0.5 µg mAb/million cells). For specific methodology, please visit our web site, www.bdbiosciences.com, and go to the protocols section or the chapter on intracellular staining in the Immune Function Handbook.

A useful control for demonstrating specificity of staining is either of the following: 1) pre-block the conjugated MP6-XT22 antibody with ligand (e.g., recombinant mouse TNF; Cat. No. 554589) prior to staining, or 2) pre-block the fixed/permeabilized cells with unlabeled MP6-XT22 antibody (Cat. No. 554416) prior to staining. The staining technique and use of blocking controls are described in detail by C. Prussin and D. Metcalfe. A suitable rat IgG1 isotype control for assessing the level of background staining on paraformaldehyde-fixed/saponin-permeabilized mouse cells is APC-R3-34 (Cat. No. 554686). Isotype controls should be used at a comparable concentration to the antibody of interest.

ELISA Capture: The purified MP6-XT22 antibody (Cat. No. 554416) is useful as a capture antibody for a sandwich ELISA for measuring mouse TNF protein levels.

WB: The MP6-XT22 antibody has been reported to be useful for Western blotting. Please note that this application is not routinely tested at BD Biosciences Pharmingen.

Product Notices

  1. Since applications vary, each investigator should titrate the reagent to obtain optimal results.
  2. Please refer to www.bdbiosciences.com/us/s/resources for technical protocols.
  3. For fluorochrome spectra and suitable instrument settings, please refer to our Multicolor Flow Cytometry web page at www.bdbiosciences.com/colors.
  4. Caution: Sodium azide yields highly toxic hydrazoic acid under acidic conditions. Dilute azide compounds in running water before discarding to avoid accumulation of potentially explosive deposits in plumbing.
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MP6-XT22

The MP6-XT22 antibody specifically binds to mouse Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF, also known as TNF-α).  TNF is produced by many activated cell types including monocytes, macrophages, astrocytes, granulocytes, mast cells, T and B lymphocytes, NK cells, keratinocytes, fibroblasts, adipocytes, and certain tumor cells. Activated cells express type II transmembrane TNF glycoproteins that associate as homotrimeric complexes. After enzymatic cleavage, the extracellular regions of membrane TNF are shed as soluble homotrimers. TNF is a potent multifunctional cytokine that can exert regulatory and cytotoxic effects on a wide range of normal lymphoid and non-lymphoid cells and tumor cells. Although TNF serves as a primary mediator in protective immune responses against microbial and viral pathogens, it can also drive systemic pathophysiologic responses including septic shock, cachexia and autoimmune diseases. Mouse TNF exerts its biological activities by binding and signaling through cell surface membrane Type I and Type II TNF Receptors (aka, TNFRI/CD120a and TNFRII/CD120b, respectively).

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APC
Allophycocyanin (APC), is part of the BD family of phycobiliprotein dyes. This fluorochrome is a multimeric fluorescent phycobiliprotein with excitation maximum (Ex Max) of 651 nm and an emission maximum (Em Max) at 660 nm. APC is designed to be excited by the Red (627-640 nm) laser and detected using an optical filter centered near 660 nm (e.g., a 660/20 nm bandpass filter). Please ensure that your instrument’s configurations (lasers and optical filters) are appropriate for this dye.
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Red 627-640 nm
651 nm
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Development References (4)

  1. Abrams J. Immunoenzymetric assay of mouse and human cytokines using NIP-labeled anti-cytokine antibodies. Curr Protoc Immunol. 2001; 1:6.20-6.21. (Clone-specific). View Reference
  2. Abrams JS, Roncarolo MG, Yssel H, Andersson U, Gleich GJ, Silver JE. Strategies of anti-cytokine monoclonal antibody development: immunoassay of IL-10 and IL-5 in clinical samples. Immunol Rev. 1992; 127:5-24. (Clone-specific). View Reference
  3. Litton MJ, Sander B, Murphy E, O'Garra A, Abrams JS. Early expression of cytokines in lymph nodes after treatment in vivo with Staphylococcus enterotoxin B. J Immunol Methods. 1994; 175(1):47-58. (Clone-specific). View Reference
  4. Prussin C, Metcalfe DD. Detection of intracytoplasmic cytokine using flow cytometry and directly conjugated anti-cytokine antibodies. J Immunol Methods. 1995; 188(1):117-128. (Methodology). View Reference
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