Biolegend, 317423, Pacific Blue™ anti-human CD4 Antibody, 25μg

CD4, also known as T4, is a 55 kD single-chain type I transmembrane glycoprotein expressed on most thymocytes, a subset of T cells, and monocytes/macrophages. CD4, a member of the Ig superfamily, recognizes antigens associated with MHC class II molecules and participates in cell-cell interactions, thymic differentiation, and signal transduction. CD4 acts as a primary receptor for HIV, binding to HIV gp120. CD4 has also been shown to interact with IL-16.
25μg
Verified Reactivity: Human, Cynomolgus, Rhesus
Reported Reactivity: Chimpanzee
Antibody Type: Monoclonal
Host Species: Mouse
Immunogen: Human peripheral T cells
Formulation: test size: Phosphate-buffered solution, pH 7.2, containing 0.09% sodium azide and BSA (origin USA).µg sizes: Phosphate-buffered solution, pH 7.2, containing 0.09% sodium azide.
Preparation: The antibody was purified by affinity chromatography, and conjugated with Pacific Blue™ under optimal conditions.
Concentration: µg sizes: 0.5 mg/mLtest sizes: lot-specific (to obtain lot-specific concentration and expiration, please enter the lot number in our Certificate of Analysis online tool.)
Storage & Handling: The antibody solution should be stored undiluted between 2°C and 8°C, and protected from prolonged exposure to light. Do not freeze.
Application: FC - Quality tested
Recommended Usage: Each lot of this antibody is quality control tested by immunofluorescent staining with flow cytometric analysis. For test size, the suggested use of this reagent for immunofluorescent staining is 5 µl per million cells in 100 µl staining volume or 5 µl per 100 µl of whole blood. For µg sizes, the suggested use of this reagent for immunofluorescent staining is ≤2.0 µg per 106 cells in 100 µl volume or 100 µl of whole blood. It is highly recommended that the reagent be titrated for optimal performance for each application. * Pacific Blue™ has a maximum emission of 455 nm when it is excited at 405 nm. Prior to using Pacific Blue™ conjugate for flow cytometric analysis, please verify your flow cytometer's capability of exciting and detecting the fluorochrome. Alexa Fluor® and Pacific Blue™ are trademarks of Life Technologies Corporation.View full statement regarding label licenses
Excitation Laser: Violet Laser (405 nm)
Application Notes: The OKT4 antibody binds to the D3 domain of CD4 and does not block HIV binding. Additional reported applications (for the relevant formats) include: immunohistochemistry of frozen sections and blocking of T cell activation. This clone was tested in-house and does not work on formalin fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue. The Ultra-LEAF™ purified antibody (Endotoxin < 0.01 EU/µg, Azide-Free, 0.2 µm filtered) is recommended for functional assays (Cat. No. 317453 and 317454). In a small subset of individuals, the OKT4 clone does not bind to CD4 due to polymorphisms in CD4.9
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RRID: AB_571952 (BioLegend Cat. No. 317423) AB_1595438 (BioLegend Cat. No. 317429) AB_571953 (BioLegend Cat. No. 317424)
Structure: Ig superfamily, type I transmembrane glycoprotein, 55 kD
Distribution: T cell subset, majority of thymocytes, monocytes/macrophages
Function: MHC class II co-receptor, lymphocyte adhesion, thymic differentiation, HIV receptor
Ligand/Receptor: MHC class II molecules, HIV gp120, IL-16
Cell Type: Macrophages, Monocytes, T cells, Thymocytes, Tregs
Biology Area: Immunology
Molecular Family: CD Molecules
Antigen References: 1. Center D, et al. 1996. Immunol. Today 17:476. 2. Gaubin M, et al. 1996. Eur. J. Clin. Chem. Clin. Biochem. 34:723.
Gene ID: 920
UniProt: View information about CD4 on UniProt.org
Clone: OKT4
Regulatory Status: RUO
Workshop: HCDM listed
Other Names: T4
Isotype: Mouse IgG2b, κ
Q: I am unable to see expression of T cell markers such as CD3 and CD4 post activation.
A: TCR-CD3 complexes on the T-lymphocyte surface are rapidly downregulated upon activation with peptide-MHC complex, superantigen or cross-linking with anti-TCR or anti-CD3 antibodies. PMA/Ionomycin treatment has been shown to downregulate surface CD4 expression. Receptor downregulation is a common biological phenomenon and so make sure that your stimulation treatment is not causing it in your sample type.