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RB744 Mouse Anti-Human IgM
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BD OptiBuild™
UCHB1; IGHM; MU
Human (Tested in Development)
Mouse BALB/c IgG1, κ
Human Prolymphocytic Leukemia B Cells
Flow cytometry (Qualified)
0.2 mg/ml
3507
Aqueous buffered solution containing ≤0.09% sodium azide.
RUO


Preparation And Storage

Store undiluted at 4°C and protected from prolonged exposure to light. Do not freeze. The monoclonal antibody was purified from tissue culture supernatant or ascites by affinity chromatography. The antibody was conjugated to the dye under optimum conditions that minimize unconjugated dye and antibody.

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 to ensure that BD® CompBeads are appropriate for your specific cellular application.

Product Notices

  1. Please refer to www.bdbiosciences.com/us/s/resources for technical protocols.
  2. Please refer to http://regdocs.bd.com to access safety data sheets (SDS).
  3. For U.S. patents that may apply, see bd.com/patents.
  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.
  5. Since applications vary, each investigator should titrate the reagent to obtain optimal results.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. When using high concentrations of antibody, background binding of this dye to erythroid fragments produced by ammonium chloride-based lysis, such as with BD Pharm Lyse™ Lysing Buffer (Cat. No. 555899), has been observed when the antibody conjugate was present during the lysis procedure. This may cause nonspecific staining of target cells, such as leukocytes, which have bound the resulting erythroid fragments. This background can be mitigated by any of the following: titrating the antibody conjugate to a lower concentration, fixing samples with formaldehyde, or removing erythrocytes before staining (eg, gradient centrifugation or pre-lysis with wash). This background has not been observed when cells were lysed with BD FACS™ Lysing Solution (Cat. No. 349202) after staining.
  9. For fluorochrome spectra and suitable instrument settings, please refer to our Multicolor Flow Cytometry web page at www.bdbiosciences.com/colors.
  10. An isotype control should be used at the same concentration as the antibody of interest.
  11. Please observe the following precautions: We recommend that special precautions be taken (such as wrapping vials, tubes, or racks in aluminum foil) to protect exposure of conjugated reagents, including cells stained with those reagents, to any room illumination. Absorption of visible light can significantly affect the emission spectra and quantum yield of tandem fluorochrome conjugates.
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UCH-B1

The UCH-B1 (also known as, UCHB1) monoclonal antibody specifically recognizes the heavy chain constant region (Cµ) of human Immunoglobulin M (IgM) that is encoded by IGHM (immunoglobulin heavy constant mu). It does not crossreact with other immunoglobulin heavy or light chain isotypes. An intracytoplasmic form of IgM is expressed by pre-B cells whereas immature and a portion of mature B cells, including naive and memory B cells, express cell surface IgM. These forms of IgM can also be expressed by cells from some leukemias or lymphomas. Cell surface IgM is comprised of two type I transmembrane heavy chain glycoproteins (Igµ heavy chains) that are paired with immunoglobulin light chains of the same type, ie, either immunoglobulin kappa (Igκ) or lambda (Igλ) light chains. Cell surface IgM serves as a receptor that can specifically bind to antigens, including those expressed by microbial pathogens, and trigger the clonal expansion and differentiations of B cells into antibody-secreting plasma cells. A soluble pentameric form of IgM can be produced and secreted by plasma cells into the blood. Pentameric IgM is comprised of 5 monomers that consist of two Igµ heavy chains and two light chains that are complexed with a polypeptide J-chain. The UCH-B1 monoclonal antibody recognizes both cell surface and soluble human IgM. IgM is an important component in the first line of defense against foreign pathogens, but may also play a role in autoimmune diseases. The UCH-B1 antibody can reportedly activate or costimulate the proliferation of normal B cells or some transformed B cell lines.

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RB744
The BD Horizon RealBlue™ 744 (RB744) Dye is part of the BD® family of blue dyes. It is a tandem fluorochrome with an excitation maximum (Ex Max) at 498-nm and an emission maximum (Em Max) at 746-nm as measured using an antibody-dye conjugate. Driven by BD® innovation, RB744 can be used on both spectral and conventional cytometers and is designed to be excited by the Blue laser (488-nm) with minimal excitation by the 561-nm Yellow-Green laser. For conventional instruments equipped with a Blue laser (488-nm), we recommend using an optical filter centered near 750-nm (e.g., a 750/60-nm bandpass filter).
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RB744
Blue 488 nm
498 nm
746 nm
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Citations & References
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View product citations for antibody "757495" on CiteAb

Development References (4)

  1. Armitage RJ, Rowe DJ, Beverly PC. A new antigen identified by the monoclonal antibody UCHB 1 delivers a costimulatory signal to a subset of human B cells.. Eur J Immunol. 1988; 18(1):67-76. (Immunogen: Activation, Calcium Flux, (Co)-stimulation, Flow cytometry, Functional assay). View Reference
  2. Bain B, Morilla R, Monard S, Kokai Y, Catovsky D. Spectrum of Reactivity with Three Monoclonal Antibodies-MHM6(CD23), L30(CD24) and UCHB1-in B-Cell Leukaemias.. Leuk Lymphoma. 1990; 3(2):97-102. (Clone-specific: Immunocytochemistry, Immunofluorescence). View Reference
  3. Klymenko T, Bloehdorn J, Bahlo J, et al. Lamin B1 regulates somatic mutations and progression of B-cell malignancies.. Leukemia. 2018; 32(2):364-375. (Clone-specific: Cell separation). View Reference
  4. Smith-Ravin J, Spencer J, Beverley PC, Isaacson PG. Characterization of two monoclonal antibodies (UCL4D12 and UCL3D3) that discriminate between human mantle zone and marginal zone B cells.. Clin Exp Immunol. 1990; 82(1):181-7. (Clone-specific: ELISA, Flow cytometry). View Reference
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