Application

This Mouse Monoclonal Antibody Anti-CD4 (human), clone OKT4, Cat. No. MABF419 is validated for use in WB, IP, Immunocytochemistry, Immunofluorescence, Flow Cytometry for the detection of CD4.

Research CategoryInflammation & Immunology

Disclaimer

Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.

General description

The OKT4 antibody reacts with human CD4, a 59 kDa protein which acts as a co-receptor for the T cell receptor (TCR) in its interaction with MHC Class II molecules on antigen-presenting cells. The extracellular domain of CD4 binds to the beta-2 domain of MHC Class II, while its cytoplasmic tail provides a binding site for the tyrosine kinase lck, facilitating the signaling cascade that initiates T cell activation. CD4, and co-receptors CCR5 and CXCR4, may also be utilized by HIV-1 to enter T cells. Human CD4 is typically expressed on thymocytes, some mature T cell populations such as Th17 and T regulatory (Treg) cells, as well as on dendritic cells.The OKT4 antibody is widely used as a phenotypic marker for CD4 expression. It is cross-reactive with CD4 in several non-human species, including Chimpanzee, Cynomolgus and Rhesus. This antibody recognizes a different epitope, and thus does not block binding of, the alternative Anti-Human CD4 antibody clone RPA-T4 (Reinherz EL, et al. 1979. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 76:4061-4065)

Immunogen

Immunogen information for this antibody is proprietary information.

Physical form

Purified Mouse Monoclonal Antibody in buffer containing 10 mM NaH2PO4, 150 mM NaCl, 0.1% gelatin, pH 7.2, and up to 0.1% sodium azide.

Format: Purified

Specificity

Toxicity: Highly Toxic (H)

Storage and Stability

It is recommended to store the product undiluted at 2-8°C and protected from prolonged exposure to light. Do not freeze.