BD Pharmingen™ Rat T Lymphocyte Cocktail
Description
The Rat T Lymphocyte Cocktail is a three-color reagent cocktail designed to identify rat T lymphocytes by direct immunofluorescence staining with flow cytometric analysis. The OX-35 antibody reacts with the CD4 antigen on most thymocytes, a subpopulation of mature T lymphocytes (ie, MHC class II-restricted T cells, including most T helper cells), monocytes, macrophages, and some dendritic cells (1,2). The OX-8 antibody reacts with the hinge-like membrane-proximal domain of the 32-kDa alpha chain of the CD8 differentiation antigen (1,4). The CD8α and β chains (CD8a and CD8b, respectively) form a heterodimer on the surface of most thymocytes and a subpopuplation of mature T-lymphocytes (ie, MHC class I-restricted T cells, including most T suppressor/cytotoxic cells. The IF4 antibody reacts with the T-cell receptor-associated CD3 cell-surface antigen found on thymocytes and peripheral T lymphocytes (1,3).
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 cell and BD® CompBeads to ensure that BD® CompBeads are appropriate for your specific cellular application.
Product Notices
- Please refer to www.bdbiosciences.com/us/s/resources for technical protocols.
- Source of all serum proteins is from USDA inspected abattoirs located in the United States.
- 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.
- Please refer to http://regdocs.bd.com to access safety data sheets (SDS).
- This APC-conjugated reagent can be used in any flow cytometer equipped with a dye, HeNe, or red diode laser.
- 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.
| Description | Quantity/Size | Part Number | EntrezGene ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| FITC anti-Rat CD8a | N/A | 51-540-22074 | N/A |
| APC anti-Rat CD3 | N/A | 51-590-22739 | N/A |
| PE anti-Rat CD4 | N/A | 51-550-22025 | N/A |
Development References (4)
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Brideau RJ, Carter PB, McMaster WR, Mason DW, Williams AF. Two subsets of rat T lymphocytes defined with monoclonal antibodies.. Eur J Immunol. 1980; 10:609-615. (Clone-specific). View Reference
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Jefferies WA, Green JR, Williams AF. Authentic T helper CD4 (W3/25) antigen on rat peritoneal macrophages. J Exp Med. 1985; 162(1):117-127. (Immunogen: Flow cytometry, Functional assay, Immunoaffinity chromatography, Immunoprecipitation, Inhibition). View Reference
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Tanaka T, Masuko T, Yagita H, Tamura T, Hashimoto Y. Characterization of a CD3-like rat T cell surface antigen recognized by a monoclonal antibody.. J Immunol. 1989; 142(8):2791-2795. (Clone-specific). View Reference
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Torres-Nagel N, Kraus E, Brown MH, et al. Differential thymus dependence of rat CD8 isoform expression.. Eur J Immunol. 1992; 22(11):2841-2848. (Biology). View Reference
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