The 218820 monoclonal antibody specifically recognizes CD369 which is also known as Dendritic cell-associated C-type lectin 1 (DC-associated C-type lectin 1, Dectin-1, or Dectin1), or Beta-glucan receptor (Bgr). CD369 is a ~ 43 kDa type II transmembrane C-type lectin that is encoded by Clec7a (C-type lectin domain family 7 member a). CD369 (Clec7a) contains a C-terminal stalk with a carbohydrate recognition domain (CRD) in the extracellular domain, a transmembrane segment, and a cytoplasmic tail with an immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif (ITAM). It is expressed on monocytes/macrophages, neutrophils, and some populations of dendritic cells. CD369 (Clec7a) binds to beta-glucan polymers and functions as a pattern recognition receptor (PRR) in innate immune response to fungal and bacterial pathogens. CD369 (Clec7a)-mediated signaling may play roles in leucocyte responses including phagocytosis or enhanced cytokine production.
The antibody was conjugated to BD Horizon™ BUV395 which is part of the BD Horizon Brilliant™ Ultraviolet family of dyes. This dye has been exclusively developed by BD Biosciences to have minimal spillover into other detectors, making it an optimal choice for multicolor flow cytometry. With an Ex Max at 348 nm and an Em Max at 395 nm, BD Horizon BUV395 can be excited with a 355 nm laser and detected with a 379/28 filter.