Preparation And Storage
Recommended Assay Procedures
Flow cytometry: This antibody has been tested by immunofluorescent staining (≤ 1 µg/million cells) with flow cytometric analysis to assure specificity and reactivity. For flow cytometric applications, a three step labeling procedure is recommended for amplifying signal.
Blocking: This antibody has been found to block the binding of 125I-IL-3 to high and low affinity IL-3 receptors and can neutralize IL-3 bioactivity. For neutralization studies we recommend our no sodium azide and low endotoxin (NA/LE) format (Cat. No. 554526).
Product Notices
- Since applications vary, each investigator should titrate the reagent to obtain optimal results.
- An isotype control should be used at the same concentration as the antibody of interest.
- 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.
- Sodium azide is a reversible inhibitor of oxidative metabolism; therefore, antibody preparations containing this preservative agent must not be used in cell cultures nor injected into animals. Sodium azide may be removed by washing stained cells or plate-bound antibody or dialyzing soluble antibody in sodium azide-free buffer. Since endotoxin may also affect the results of functional studies, we recommend the NA/LE (No Azide/Low Endotoxin) antibody format, if available, for in vitro and in vivo use.
- Please refer to http://regdocs.bd.com to access safety data sheets (SDS).
- Please refer to www.bdbiosciences.com/us/s/resources for technical protocols.
The 7G3 monoclonal antibody specifically recognizes human CD123, the 70 kDa IL-3 Receptor α (IL-3Rα) chain. CD123 associates with CD131, the 120-140 kDa Common β chain to form the IL-3 Receptor Complex. CD131 is shared with the receptors for interleukins IL-5 and GM-CSF. IL-3Rα is expressed on hematopoietic progenitors and plays an important role in hematopoietic progenitor cell growth and differentiation. It is also expressed by mast cells, macrophages and a CD5+ B cell subset. This antibody has been reported to block the binding of 125I-IL-3 to high and low affinity IL-3 receptors. In functional experiments, this antibody was found to inhibit acute myeloid leukemia cell proliferation, basophil histamine release, endothelial cell-mediated IL-8 secretion, and neutrophil transmigration. This antibody has been reported to be useful for immunoprecipitation, Western blot and immunofluorescent staining for flow cytometry. At the Fifth HLDA Workshop, the human IL-3 receptor was designated CD123.
Development References (6)
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Korpelainen EI, Gamble JR, Smith WB, et al. The receptor for interleukin 3 is selectively induced in human endothelial cells by tumor necrosis factor alpha and potentiates interleukin 8 secretion and neutrophil transmigration.. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 1993; 90(23):11137-41. (Biology). View Reference
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Macardle PJ, Chen Z, Shih CY, et al. Characterization of human leucocytes bearing the IL-3 receptor. Cell Immunol. 1996; 168(1):59-68. (Clone-specific: Flow cytometry, Fluorescence microscopy, Immunofluorescence). View Reference
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Schlossman SF. Stuart F. Schlossman .. et al., ed. Leucocyte typing V : white cell differentiation antigens : proceedings of the fifth international workshop and conference held in Boston, USA, 3-7 November, 1993. Oxford: Oxford University Press; 1995.
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Smith WB, Guida L, Sun Q, et al. Neutrophils activated by granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor express receptors for interleukin-3 which mediate class II expression. Blood. 1995; 86(10):3938-3944. (Clone-specific: Flow cytometry, Functional assay, Inhibition). View Reference
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Sun Q, Woodcock JM, Rapoport A, et al. Monoclonal antibody 7G3 recognizes the N-terminal domain of the human interleukin-3 (IL-3) receptor alpha-chain and functions as a specific IL-3 receptor antagonist.. Blood. 1996; 87(1):83-92. (Immunogen: Blocking, Immunoprecipitation, Neutralization, Western blot). View Reference
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Zola H. Detection of cytokine receptors by flow cytometry. In: Coligan JE, Kruisbeek AM, Margulies DH, Shevach EM, Strober W, ed. Current Protocols in Immunology. New York: Green Publishing Associates and Wiley-Interscience; 1995:6.21.1-6.21.18.
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