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PE-Cy™5 Hamster Anti-Mouse TCR β Chain
PE-Cy™5 Hamster Anti-Mouse TCR β Chain
Flow cytometric analysis of αβ TCR expression in spleen and thymus. BALB/c splenocytes were simultaneously stained with PE-conjugated anti-mouse CD4 (Cat. No. 553048/553049; left panels), PE Rat Anti-Mouse CD8a (Cat. No. 553032/553033; left panels), and PE-Cy™5 Hamster Anti-Mouse TCR β Chain (Cat. No. 553173; bottom left panel) monoclonal antibodies, in the presence of Purified Rat Anti-Mouse CD16/CD32 (Mouse BD Fc Block™), (Cat. No. 553141/553142; left panels). BALB/c thymocytes were stained with PE-Cy™5 Hamster Anti-Mouse TCR β Chain (bottom right panel) or unstained (top right panel). The fluorescence histograms and contour plots were derived from gated events with the forward and side light-scattering characteristics of viable splenocytes and thymocytes. Flow cytometry was performed on a BD FACScan™.
Flow cytometric analysis of αβ TCR expression in spleen and thymus. BALB/c splenocytes were simultaneously stained with PE-conjugated anti-mouse CD4 (Cat. No. 553048/553049; left panels), PE Rat Anti-Mouse CD8a (Cat. No. 553032/553033; left panels), and PE-Cy™5 Hamster Anti-Mouse TCR β Chain (Cat. No. 553173; bottom left panel) monoclonal antibodies, in the presence of Purified Rat Anti-Mouse CD16/CD32 (Mouse BD Fc Block™), (Cat. No. 553141/553142; left panels). BALB/c thymocytes were stained with PE-Cy™5 Hamster Anti-Mouse TCR β Chain (bottom right panel) or unstained (top right panel). The fluorescence histograms and contour plots were derived from gated events with the forward and side light-scattering characteristics of viable splenocytes and thymocytes. Flow cytometry was performed on a BD FACScan™.
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BD Pharmingen™
Tcrb; TCRbeta; TCRβ, T cell receptor beta chain
Mouse (QC Testing)
Armenian Hamster IgG2, λ1
TCR affinity-purified from mouse T-cell hybridoma DO-11.10
Flow cytometry (Routinely Tested)
0.2 mg/ml
21577
AB_394685
Aqueous buffered solution containing protein stabilizer and ≤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 and unconjugated antibody and free dye were removed.

Recommended Assay Procedures

PE-Cy5 tandem fluorochromes have been reported to bind to some classes of human macrophages and granulocytes via Fc receptors, and PE has been reported to bind to mouse B lymphocytes via Fc receptors. Preincubation of mouse leukocytes with Purified Rat Anti-Mouse CD16/CD32 (Mouse BD Fc Block™), (Cat. No. 553141/553142) can reduce the non-specific binding of PE-Cy5-conjugated reagents to mouse B cells. Furthermore, we have observed a distinct type of interaction between PE-Cy5 tandem fluorochromes and the splenocytes of SJL, NOD, and MRL mice: B lymphocytes and some other leukocyte subsets are brightly stained, and Mouse BD Fc Block™ has no significant effect. Therefore, PE-Cy5-conjugated reagents should not be used to stain leukocytes of SJL, NOD, or MRL mice. Reagents conjugated to PE, PerCP, PerCP-Cy5.5, Allophycocyanin (APC), and APC-Cy7 tandem fluorochrome can be used on leukocytes from these mouse strains.

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. Although hamster immunoglobulin isotypes have not been well defined, BD Biosciences Pharmingen has grouped Armenian and Syrian hamster IgG monoclonal antibodies according to their reactivity with a panel of mouse anti-hamster IgG mAbs. A table of the hamster IgG groups, Reactivity of Mouse Anti-Hamster Ig mAbs, may be viewed at http://www.bdbiosciences.com/documents/hamster_chart_11x17.pdf.
  2. An isotype control should be used at the same concentration as the antibody of interest.
  3. 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.
  4. For fluorochrome spectra and suitable instrument settings, please refer to our Multicolor Flow Cytometry web page at www.bdbiosciences.com/colors.
  5. PE-Cy5 is a tandem fluorochrome composed of R-phycoerythrin (PE), which is excited by the 488 nm light of an Argon ion laser and serves as an energy donor, coupled to the cyanine dye Cy5, which acts as an energy acceptor and fluoresces at 670 nm. BD Biosciences Pharmingen has maximized the fluorochrome energy transfer in PE-Cy5, thus maximizing its fluorescence emission intensity, minimizing residual emission from PE, and minimizing lot-to-lot variation.
  6. PE-Cy5 is optimized for use with a single argon ion laser emitting 488-nm light. Because of the broad absorption spectrum of the PE-Cy5 tandem fluorochrome, extra care must be taken when using dual-laser cytometers which may directly excite both PE and Cy5™.
  7. PE-Cy5 tandem fluorochromes have been reported to bind some classes of human macrophages and granulocytes via Fc receptors, and PE has been reported to bind to mouse B lymphocytes via Fc receptors. Preincubation of mouse leukocytes with Mouse BD Fc Block™ purified anti-mouse CD16/CD32 mAb 2.4G2 can reduce the non-specific binding of PE-Cy5-conjugated reagents to mouse B cells. However, PE-Cy5 conjugated reagents should not be used to stain splenocytes of SJL, NOD, and MRL mice as B lymphocytes and/or other leukocytes have been reported to non-specifically stain regardless of the use of Mouse BD Fc Block™ (the CD72c complex has been implicated for PE-Cy5 binding in these strains). Reagents conjugated to PE, PerCP, PerCP-Cy5.5, APC, and APC-Cy7 tandem fluorochrome can be used on leukocytes from these mouse strains.
  8. Please observe the following precautions: Absorption of visible light can significantly alter the energy transfer occurring in any tandem fluorochrome conjugate; therefore, we recommend that special precautions be taken (such as wrapping vials, tubes, or racks in aluminum foil) to prevent exposure of conjugated reagents, including cells stained with those reagents, to room illumination.
  9. Please refer to www.bdbiosciences.com/us/s/resources for technical protocols.
  10. Since applications vary, each investigator should titrate the reagent to obtain optimal results.
  11. Please refer to http://regdocs.bd.com to access safety data sheets (SDS).
  12. Cy is a trademark of Global Life Sciences Solutions Germany GmbH or an affiliate doing business as Cytiva.
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Antibody Details
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H57-597

The H57-597 antibody reacts with a common epitope of the β chain of the T-cell Receptor (TCR) complex on αβ TCR-expressing thymocytes, peripheral T lymphocytes, NK1.1+ thymocytes, and NK-T cells of all mouse strains tested. It does not react with γδ TCR-bearing T cells. In the fetal and adult thymus, the TCR β-chain may form homodimers or pair with the pre-TCR α-chain on the surface of immature thymocytes before TCR α-chain expression. Plate-bound or soluble H57-597 antibody activates αβ TCR-bearing T cells, and plate-bound mAb can induce apoptotic death.

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PE-Cy5
PE-Cy5 dye is a part of the BD PE family of dyes. This tandem fluorochrome is comprised of a R-Phycoerythrin (PE) donor that has excitation maxima (Ex Max) of 496 nm and 566 nm and an acceptor dye, Cy™5, with an emission maximum (Em Max) at 670-nm. PE designed to be excited by the Blue (488-nm), Green (532-nm) and yellow-green (561-nm) lasers and detected using an optical filter centered near 670-nm (e.g., a 670/20-nm bandpass filter). The donor dye can be excited by the Blue (488-nm), Green (532-nm) and yellow-green (561-nm) lasers and the acceptor dye can be excited by the Red (627-640-nm) laser resulting in cross-laser excitation and fluorescence spillover. Please ensure that your instrument’s configurations (lasers and optical filters) are appropriate for this dye.
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PE-Cy5
Yellow-Green 488 nm, 532 nm, 561 nm
496 nm, 566 nm
670 nm
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Citations & References
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Development References (8)

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  7. Waggoner AS, Ernst LA, Chen CH, Rechtenwald DJ. PE-CY5. A new fluorescent antibody label for three-color flow cytometry with a single laser. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 1993; 677:185-193. (Clone-specific: Cytotoxicity). View Reference
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