Description
The 7G3 monoclonal antibody specifically recognizes human CD123, the 70 kDa IL-3 Receptor α (IL-3Rα) chain. CD123 associates with CD131, the 120-140 kDa Common β chain to form the IL-3 Receptor Complex. CD131 is shared with the receptors for interleukins IL-5 and GM-CSF. IL-3Rα is expressed on hematopoietic progenitors and plays an important role in hematopoietic progenitor cell growth and differentiation. It is also expressed by mast cells, macrophages and a CD5+ B cell subset. This antibody has been reported to block the binding of 125I-IL-3 to high and low affinity IL-3 receptors. In functional experiments, this antibody was found to inhibit acute myeloid leukemia cell proliferation, basophil histamine release, endothelial cell-mediated IL-8 secretion, and neutrophil transmigration. This antibody has been reported to be useful for immunoprecipitation, Western blot and immunofluorescent staining for flow cytometry. At the Fifth HLDA Workshop, the human IL-3 receptor was designated CD123.
Immunofluorescent Staining and Flow Cytometric Analysis: The 7G3 antibody is useful for immunofluorescent staining and flow cytometric analysis to identify and enumerate CD123 producing cells within mixed cell populations and can be used with Streptavidin PE (Cat. No. 554061). The purified format of this antibody can be used in conjunction with biotinylated goat anti-mouse Ig with no cross reactivity to human Ig and streptavidin-phycoerythrin in a three layer staining procedure to amplify immunofluorescent signals for the flow cytometric analysis of cytokine receptor-expressing cells. Neutralization: The NA/LE™ format of the 7G3 antibody (Cat. No. 554526) can be used to neutralize IL-3 bioactivities.
The monoclonal antibody was purified from tissue culture supernatant or ascites by affinity chromatography. The antibody was conjugated with biotin under optimum conditions, and unreacted biotin was removed. Store undiluted at 4°C and protected from prolonged exposure to light. Do not freeze.
1. Since applications vary, each investigator should titrate the reagent to obtain optimal results.
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