The MH22B2 monoclonal antibody specifically recognizes human Interleukin-22 (IL-22), which is encoded by the IL22 gene. Cross-reactivity of MH22B2 mAb to mouse IL-22 (which shares 79% amino acid identity with human IL-22) has been observed by ELISA and by flow cytometry of HEK293 cells transfected with mouse IL-22 and TH17-differentiated CD4-positive T cells from C57BL/6 mice. IL-22 (with or without other cytokines) is secreted by many T-cell and innate-lymphoid-cell populations. Evidence that IL-22 plays a key role in mucosal immunity includes the restricted expression of the alpha subunit of the heterodimeric IL-22 receptor, called IL-22R1, on epithelial cells and cells of epithelial origin. At epithelial surfaces, IL-22 elicits antimicrobial defenses and maintains epithelial integrity. Alternatively, uncontrolled IL-22 production can result in certain inflammatory disorders. Regulation of IL-22 expression is complex, involving other cytokines (eg, IL-6, IL-23, and TGF-β) and many transcription factors, (eg, AHR, c-Maf, STAT3, RORɤT, BATF, and others).
BD™ CompBeads can be used as surrogates to assess fluorescence spillover (Compensation). When fluorochrome conjugated antibodies are bound to 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 CompBead to ensure that BD Comp beads are appropriate for your specific cellular application.
The monoclonal antibody was purified from tissue culture supernatant or ascites by affinity chromatography. The antibody was conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 647 under optimum conditions, and unreacted Alexa Fluor® 647 was removed. Store undiluted at 4°C and protected from prolonged exposure to light. Do not freeze.
1. Alexa Fluor® 647 fluorochrome emission is collected at the same instrument settings as for allophycocyanin (APC).
2. Alexa Fluor® is a registered trademark of Molecular Probes, Inc., Eugene, OR.
3. An isotype control should be used at the same concentration as the antibody of interest.
4. 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.
5. For fluorochrome spectra and suitable instrument settings, please refer to our Multicolor Flow Cytometry web page at www.bdbiosciences.com/colors.
6. Please refer to http://regdocs.bd.com to access safety data sheets (SDS).
7. Please refer to www.bdbiosciences.com/us/s/resources for technical protocols.
8. Since applications vary, each investigator should titrate the reagent to obtain optimal results.
9. Species cross-reactivity detected in product development may not have been confirmed on every format and/or application.
10. 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.
11. This product is provided under an intellectual property license between Life Technologies Corporation and BD Businesses. The purchase of this product conveys to the buyer the non-transferable right to use the purchased amount of the product and components of the product in research conducted by the buyer (whether the buyer is an academic or for-profit entity). The buyer cannot sell or otherwise transfer (a) this product (b) its components or (c) materials made using this product or its components to a third party or otherwise use this product or its components or materials made using this product or its components for Commercial Purposes. Commercial Purposes means any activity by a party for consideration and may include, but is not limited to: (1) use of the product or its components in manufacturing; (2) use of the product or its components to provide a service, information, or data; (3) use of the product or its components for therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic purposes; or (4) resale of the product or its components, whether or not such product or its components are resold for use in research. For information on purchasing a license to this product for any other use, contact Life Technologies Corporation, Cell Analysis Business Unit Business Development, 29851 Willow Creek Road, Eugene, OR 97402, USA, Tel: (541) 465-8300. Fax: (541) 335-0504.
