Description
The DX17 monoclonal antibody reacts with a monomorphic epitope expressed on all HLA (human leukocyte antigen) class I molecules examined. DX17 immunoprecipitates HLA class I heavy chains (45 kDa) and β2-microglobulin (12kDa) from radiolabeled human cell lines. HLA is determined by a complex segment of the short arm of chromosome 6 and there are many human HLAs encoded in this segment. The antigenic agglomerate is called MHC, for major histocompatibility complex. Examples of class I loci are HLA-A, -B, and -C, which are serologically assayed; class II loci, e.g., HLA-D/DR and DC1, are tested by lymphocytotoxic methods.
Store undiluted at 4°C and protected from prolonged exposure to light. Do not freeze. The monoclonal antibody was purified from tissue culture supernatant or ascites by affinity chromatography. The antibody was conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 488 under optimum conditions, and unreacted Alexa Fluor® 488 was removed.
1. This reagent has been pre-diluted for use at the recommended Volume per Test. We typically use 1 × 10^6 cells in a 100-µl experimental sample (a test).
2. Please refer to www.bdbiosciences.com/us/s/resources for technical protocols.
3. For fluorochrome spectra and suitable instrument settings, please refer to our Multicolor Flow Cytometry web page at www.bdbiosciences.com/colors.
4. The Alexa Fluor®, Pacific Blue™, and Cascade Blue® dye antibody conjugates in this product are sold under license from Molecular Probes, Inc. for research use only, excluding use in combination with microarrays, or as analyte specific reagents. The Alexa Fluor® dyes (except for Alexa Fluor® 430), Pacific Blue™ dye, and Cascade Blue® dye are covered by pending and issued patents.
5. Alexa Fluor® 488 fluorochrome emission is collected at the same instrument settings as for fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC).
6. 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.
7. Source of all serum proteins is from USDA inspected abattoirs located in the United States.
8. Alexa Fluor® is a registered trademark of Molecular Probes, Inc., Eugene, OR.
