Application

This armenian hamster monoclonal antibody Anti-CD152 (CTLA-4) (mouse), PE & clone UC10-4F10-11 validated for use in Flow Cytometry for the detection of CD152 (CTLA-4).

Research CategoryInflammation & Immunology

Disclaimer

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General description

The UC10-4F10-11 antibody is specific for mouse CD152, commonly known as CTLA-4, a 33-37 kDa protein expressed as a homodimer on the surface of activated T and B cells, and on thymocytes. CTLA-4 is structurally similar, yet functionally disparate, to the T cell co-stimulatory molecule CD28. Both CTLA-4 and CD28 interact with the co-stimulatory molecules CD80 (B7-1) and CD86 (B7-2) on antigen-presenting cells, with CTLA-4 displaying a higher avidity than CD28. While CD28 typically delivers a potent co-stimulatory signal in support of T cell activation, CTLA-4 appears to act as a negative regulator of T cell activation and may contribute to the suppressor function of Treg cells.CTLA-4 proteins may be initially sequestered within Golgi vesicles, from which they can be rapidly transferred to and from the cell surface, a mechanism by which Treg cells can selectively impart suppressive functions. The UC10-4F10-11 antibody may be used for flow cytometric analysis of CTLA-4 expression.

Immunogen

Immunogen information for this antibody is proprietary information.

Physical form

Size Exclusion Chromatography

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

Quality

The monoclonal antibody was purified from tissue culture supernatant via affinity chromatography. The purified antibody was conjugated under optimal conditions, with unreacted dye removed from the preparation.

Flow Cytometry Analysis: 0.06 µg of this antibody detected CD152 (CTLA-4) in one million C57Bl/6 splenocytes.

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.