CD2
Reactivity: Human
FACS, IP
Host: Mouse
Monoclonal
MEM-65
unconjugated
Application Notes
Flow Cytometry < / = 1 μg/10^6 cells. (Ref.1-3)Immunoprecipitation. (Ref.1-2)Functional Assay: In vitro Inhibition of CTL-mediated lysis. Induction of T cell unresponsiveness in vivo. (Ref.4) Other applications not tested. Optimal dilutions are dependent on conditions and should be determined by the user.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Concentration
0.5 mg/mL
Buffer
PBS without preservatives.
Preservative
Without preservative
Storage
-20 °C
Storage Comment
Store the antibody undiluted (in aliquots) at -20 °C. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Shelf life: one year from despatch.
Expiry Date
12 months
Target
CD2
Alternative Name
CD2
Background
CD2, also known as leukocyte function-associated antigen-2 (LFA-2), is a member of the immunoglobulin superfamily of cell adhesion molecules. (Ref.1) It is expressed on the surface of >95 % of thymocytes, and essentially all B cells, T cells and NK cells. (Ref.1-3) In the mouse, CD2 is the receptor for CD48. (Ref.4) CD2 is thought to play a major role in mediating T-cell adhesion, T-cell recognition/activation, T-cell signaling and intrathymic differentiation. (Ref.5-10)Synonyms: Erythrocyte receptor, LFA-2, LFA-3 receptor, Rosette receptor, SRBC, T-cell surface antigen CD2, T-cell surface antigen T11/Leu-5