Description
CD4 Antibody [GK1.5] (Biotin) | 98-585 | Gentaur UK, US & Europe Distribution
Host: Rat
Reactivity: Mouse
Homology: N/A
Immunogen: Mouse CTL clone V4
Research Area: Immunology
Tested Application: WB, IHC-P, IHC-Fr, ICC, Flow
Application: CD4 Antibody [GK1.5] for use in flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry / immunocytochemistry, immunoprecipitation, and separation assays.
Specificiy: CD4
Positive Control 1: N/A
Positive Control 2: N/A
Positive Control 3: N/A
Positive Control 4: N/A
Positive Control 5: N/A
Positive Control 6: N/A
Molecular Weight: N/A
Validation: N/A
Isoform: N/A
Purification: N/A
Clonality: Monoclonal
Clone: [GK1.5]
Isotype: IgG2b
Conjugate: Biotin
Physical State: Liquid
Buffer: Supplied in PBS/NaN3
Concentration: 0.5 mg/mL
Storage Condition: Store vial at 2-8˚C
Alternate Name: L3T4, Ly-4
User Note: Optimal dilutions for each application to be determined by the researcher.
BACKGROUND: CD4 is a type I transmembrane glycoprotein expressed on most thymocytes and the helper/inducer subpopulation of mature T lymphocytes of all mouse strains tested. CD4 has also been detected at low density on pluripotent hematopoietic stem cells, bone marrow myeloid precursors, and intrathymic lymphoid precursors. The CD4 antigen functions as a co-receptor, interacting with class II major histocompatability complex (MHC) molecules in the recognition of foreign antigens by T cells. In vivo and in vitro treatment with the GK1.5 monoclonal antibody effectively depletes CD4+ cells. GK1.5 also blocks helper T cell responses to MHC class II antigens, including cytolysis, proliferation, allogeneic B cell help, and release of lymphokines.