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Multicolor flow cytometric analysis of mouse splenic dendritic cells. C57BL/6 mouse splenic leucocytes were preincubated with Purified Rat Anti-Mouse CD16/CD32 antibody (Mouse BD Fc Block™) (Cat. No. 553141/553142). The cells were then stained with APC Rat Anti-Mouse CD11b (Cat. No. 553312/561690) and BV421 Hamster Anti-Mouse CD11c (Cat. No. 562782) antibodies, and either BD Horizon BB515™ Rat IgG2b, κ Isotype Control (Cat. No. 564421; dashed line histograms) or BD Horizon BB515 Rat Anti-Mouse Dendritic Cells antibody (Cat. No. 565171; solid line histograms). The fluorescence histogram showing Dendritic Cells antigen expression (or Ig Isotype control staining) were derived from either CD11b+ CD11c- (Left Panel) or CD11b [intermediate] CD11c+ (Right Panel) gated events, as indicated, with the forward and side light-scatter characteristics of intact leucocytes. Flow cytometric analysis was performed using a BD LSRFortessa™ Cell Analyzer System.


BD Horizon™ BB515 Rat Anti-Mouse Dendritic Cells

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For optimal and reproducible results, BD Horizon Brilliant Stain Buffer should be used anytime two or more BD Horizon Brilliant dyes are used in the same experiment. Fluorescent dye interactions may cause staining artifacts which may affect data interpretation. The BD Horizon Brilliant Stain Buffer was designed to minimize these interactions. More information can be found in the Technical Data Sheet of the BD Horizon Brilliant Stain Buffer (Cat. No. 563794/566349) or the BD Horizon Brilliant Stain Buffer Plus (Cat. No. 566385).
For optimal results, it is recommended to perform 2 washes after staining with antibodies. Cells may be prepared, stained with antibodies and washed twice with wash buffer per established protocols for immunofluorescence staining, prior to acquisition on a flow cytometer. Performing fewer than the recommended wash steps may lead to increased spread of the negative population.
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The 33D1 antibody recognizes Dendritic cell inhibitory receptor 2 (Dcir2) which is also known as, Dendritic Cells antigen, Dendritic Cell (DC) Marker, or 33D1 antigen. This antigen is expressed on most dendritic cells of spleen, lymph node, and Peyer's patch, but not liver, bone marrow, or epidermal dendritic cells; macrophages; other leukocytes; or erythroid cells. Within the spleen, the majority of 33D1+ DC are localized in the marginal zones. Thymic dendritic cells may express a low level of the 33D1 Antigen. It has been reported that bone-marrow DC can be induced to express the 33D1 antigen by culture in the presence of GM-CSF, and the resulting 33D1+ DC are effective in in vitro (induction of MLR) and in vivo (anti-tumoral vaccination) assays for antigen presentation. However, the addition of IL-4 to GM-CSF in bone-marrow cultures resulted in loss of 33D1 expression and enhanced the MLR-stimulatory activity of the DC. It has also been reported that 33D1 expression is upregulated when liver-derived DC are cultured on collagen-coated plates in the presence of GM-CSF. In vivo functional 33D1+ DC are induced in the brains of mice chronically infected with Toxoplasma gondii, probably via the parasite's induction of GM-CSF.
The antibody was conjugated to BD Horizon BB515 which is part of the BD Horizon Brilliant™ Blue family of dyes. With an Ex Max near 490 nm and an Em Max near 515 nm, BD Horizon BB515 can be excited by the blue laser (488 nm) laser and detected with a 530/30 nm filter. This dye has been exclusively developed by BD Biosciences and is up to seven times brighter than FITC with less spillover into the PE channel. Due to similar excitation and emission properties, BB515, FITC, and Alexa Fluor® 488 cannot be used simultaneously. It is not recommended to use BB515 in cocktails that include Streptavidin conjugates as it may cause high background.

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