This TCR V beta 4 antibody is conjugated to Biotin
Application
Flow Cytometry (FACS)
Brand
BD Pharmingen™
Characteristics
The KT4 antibody reacts with the Vβ4 T-cell Receptor (TCR) of mice having the a (e.g., C57BR, C57L, SJL, SWR), b (e.g., A, AKR, BALB/c, CBA, C3H/He, C57BL, C58, DBA/1, DBA/2), and c (e.g., RIII) haplotypes of the Tcrb gene complex. Vβ4 TCR-bearing cells are among the CD4+ autoreactive T cells which induce autoimmune thyroiditis after elimination of regulatory (CD5-bright) T-cell subsets. Plate-bound KT4 antibody activates Vβ4 TCR-bearing T cells. Two-color analysis of the expression of Vb 4 TCR on peripheral T lymphocytes. SJL lymph node cells were incubated simultaneously with biotinylated KT4 (Panel B), PE-conjugated RM4-5 (anti-mouse CD4, Cat. no. 553048/553049, both panels), and PE-conjugated 53-6.7 (anti-mouse CD8a, Cat. no. 553032/553033, both panels) monoclonal antibodies, followed by Avidin-FITC (Cat. no. 554057, both panels). Flow cytometry was performed on a FACScan™ .
BD Pharmingen™ Biotin Rat Anti-Mouse Vβ4 T-Cell Receptor - Biotin - Clone KT4 - Isotype Rat IgG2b, κ - Reactivity Ms - 0.25 mg
Purification
The monoclonal antibody was purified from tissue culture supernatant or ascites by affinity chromatography.
Immunogen
KT4 B10.D2 mouse T-cell clone I3
Clone
KT4
Isotype
IgG2b kappa
Application Notes
Optimal working dilution should be determined by the investigator.
This product contains Sodium azide: a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.
Handling Advice
The antibody was conjugated with biotin under optimum conditions, and unreacted biotin was removed.
Storage
4 °C
Storage Comment
Store undiluted at 4°C and protected from prolonged exposure to light. Do not freeze.
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