BD, 562045, BD Pharmingen™ APC Rat Anti-Mouse IL-4

Alternative Name: IL4: Interleukin-4; BSF-1; B-cell growth factor 1; BCGF-1
Reactivity: Mouse (QC Testing)
Isotype: Rat IgG1, κ
Immunogen: Partially Purified Mouse IL-4
Application: Intracellular staining (flow cytometry) (Routinely Tested)
Concentration: 0.2 mg/ml
RRID: AB_398556
Storage Buffer: Aqueous buffered solution containing ≤0.09% sodium azide.
Regulatory Status: RUO
Preparation And Storage: Preparation And Storage The monoclonal antibody was purified from tissue culture supernatant or ascites by affinity chromatography. Store undiluted at 4°C and protected from prolonged exposure to light. Do not freeze. The antibody was conjugated to the dye under optimum conditions and unconjugated antibody and free dye were removed.
Recommended Assay Procedures: Recommended Assay Procedures Immunofluorescent Staining and Flow Cytometric Analysis: The APC- conjugated 11B11 antibody is useful for immunofluorescent staining and flow cytometric analysis to identify and enumerate IL-4 producing cells within mixed cell populations. The use of an isotype control, such as rat IgG1 isotype control, APC-R3-34 (Cat. 554686) is recommended. For specific methodology, please visit our web site, www.bdbiosciences.com, and go to the Technical Resources/protocols section or the chapter on intracellular staining. BD® CompBeads can be used as surrogates to assess fluorescence spillover (compensation).  When fluorochrome conjugated antibodies are bound to BD® CompBeads, they have spectral properties very similar to cells.   However, for some fluorochromes there can be small differences in spectral emissions compared to cells, resulting in spillover values that differ when compared to biological controls.  It is strongly recommended that when using a reagent for the first time, users compare the spillover on cell and BD® CompBeads to ensure that BD® CompBeads are appropriate for your specific cellular application.
Product Notices: Product Notices Since applications vary, each investigator should titrate the reagent to obtain optimal results. Please refer to www.bdbiosciences.com/us/s/resources for technical protocols. For fluorochrome spectra and suitable instrument settings, please refer to our Multicolor Flow Cytometry web page at www.bdbiosciences.com/colors. Caution: Sodium azide yields highly toxic hydrazoic acid under acidic conditions. Dilute azide compounds in running water before discarding to avoid accumulation of potentially explosive deposits in plumbing. This APC-conjugated reagent can be used in any flow cytometer equipped with a dye, HeNe, or red diode laser. Please refer to http://regdocs.bd.com to access safety data sheets (SDS).