Preparation And Storage
Recommended Assay Procedures
BD® CompBeads can be used as surrogates to assess fluorescence spillover (compensation). When fluorochrome-conjugated antibodies are bound to BD® CompBeads, they have spectral properties very similar to cells. However, for some fluorochromes there can be small differences in spectral emissions compared to cells, resulting in spillover values that differ when compared to biological controls. It is strongly recommended that when using a reagent for the first time, users compare the spillover on cells and BD® CompBeads. This will ensure that BD® CompBeads are appropriate for your specific cellular application.
For optimal and reproducible results, BD Horizon Brilliant™ Stain Buffer should be used anytime BD Horizon Brilliant dyes are used in a multicolor flow cytometry panel. Fluorescent dye interactions may cause staining artifacts which may affect data interpretation. The BD Horizon Brilliant Stain Buffer was designed to minimize these interactions. When BD Horizon Brilliant Stain Buffer is used in in the multicolor panel, it should also be used in the corresponding compensation controls for all dyes to achieve the most accurate compensation. For the most accurate compensation, compensation controls created with either cells or beads should be exposed to BD Horizon Brilliant Stain Buffer for the same length of time as the corresponding multicolor panel. 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).
Note: When using high concentrations of antibody, background binding of this dye to erythroid cell subsets (mature erythrocytes and precursors) has been observed. For researchers studying these cell populations, or in cases where light scatter gating does not adequately exclude these cells from the analysis, this background may be an important factor to consider when selecting reagents for panel(s).
Product Notices
- Please refer to www.bdbiosciences.com/us/s/resources for technical protocols.
- Please refer to http://regdocs.bd.com to access safety data sheets (SDS).
- For U.S. patents that may apply, see bd.com/patents.
- 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.
- Since applications vary, each investigator should titrate the reagent to obtain optimal results.
- The production process underwent stringent testing and validation to assure that it generates a high-quality conjugate with consistent performance and specific binding activity. However, verification testing has not been performed on all conjugate lots.
- Human donor specific background has been observed in relation to the presence of anti-polyethylene glycol (PEG) antibodies, developed as a result of certain vaccines containing PEG, including some COVID-19 vaccines. We recommend use of BD Horizon Brilliant™ Stain Buffer in your experiments to help mitigate potential background. For more information visit https://www.bdbiosciences.com/en-us/support/product-notices.
- For fluorochrome spectra and suitable instrument settings, please refer to our Multicolor Flow Cytometry web page at www.bdbiosciences.com/colors.
- An isotype control should be used at the same concentration as the antibody of interest.
Companion Products
The BK-1/39 monoclonal antibody specifically recognizes biotin. Biotin is a water-soluble B complex vitamin that functions as a coenzyme which is required for the cellular metabolism of proteins and fats and the production of fatty acids. Although required by all organisms, biotin synthesis is limited to bacteria, yeasts, molds, algae, and some plants. Biotin is also useful for tagging molecules such as nucleic acids or proteins including antibodies. The BK-1/39 antibody can used to detect biotinylated target molecules and antibodies especially when signal amplification is desired. Fluorescent BK-1/39 antibody conjugates can provide a useful alternative to fluorescent avidin conjugates in order to minimize background staining and maximize signal intensity.
Development References (4)
-
Levit-Zerdoun E, Becker M, Pohlmeyer R, et al. Survival of Igα-Deficient Mature B Cells Requires BAFF-R Function.. J Immunol. 2016; 196(5):2348-60. (Clone-specific: Flow cytometry). View Reference
-
Mavrangelos C, Swart B, Nobbs S, Nicholson IC, Macardle PJ, Zola H. Detection of low-abundance membrane markers by immunofluorescence--a comparison of alternative high-sensitivity methods and reagents.. J Immunol Methods. 2004; 289(1-2):169-78. (Methodology: Flow cytometry). View Reference
-
Pishesha N, Bilate AM, Wibowo MC, et al. Engineered erythrocytes covalently linked to antigenic peptides can protect against autoimmune disease.. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2017; 114(12):3157-3162. (Clone-specific: Flow cytometry). View Reference
-
Zempleni J, Wijeratne SS, Hassan YI. Biotin.. Biofactors. 2009; 35(1):36-46. (Biology). View Reference
Please refer to Support Documents for Quality Certificates
Global - Refer to manufacturer's instructions for use and related User Manuals and Technical data sheets before using this products as described
Comparisons, where applicable, are made against older BD Technology, manual methods or are general performance claims. Comparisons are not made against non-BD technologies, unless otherwise noted.
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.