Description
The F2.67 monoclonal antibody specifically recognizes the variable gamma 7 region of the γ subunit of the mouse γδ T cell receptor for antigen, TCR Vγ7 (using the Heilig and Tonegawa nomenclature for mouse TCR γ and δ chains). TCR Vγ7 is encoded by the Trgv7 (T cell receptor gamma, variable 7) gene element. TCR Vγ7 is expressed by a subset of TCR γδ+ thymocytes in the late fetal and adult thymus and by γδ T cells in peripheral lymphoid tissues. TCR Vγ7+ γδ T cells predominate in intestinal epithelial tissue which contains a large proportion of these γδ T cells derived from extrathymic generation. Proteins encoded by Btnl1 (butyrophilin-like 1) and Btnl6 (butyrophilin-like 6) are expressed by intestinal epithelial cells. These butyrophilin-like molecules can reportedly shape the TCR-dependent development and function of TCR Vg7+ γδ T cells within the gut. TCR Vγ7+ γδ T cells help maintain the integrity of the intestinal mucosa guarding against cellular stress or damage caused by inflammation, transformation, or infection. The F2.67 antibody is useful for TCR Vγ7+ thymocyte and γδ T cell separations and analyzing TCR Vγ repertoires expressed by thymocytes, peripheral T cells, and T cell hybridomas in developmental and other experimental model systems.
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.
The monoclonal antibody was purified from tissue culture supernatant or ascites by affinity chromatography. The antibody was conjugated to the dye under optimum conditions and unreacted dye was removed. Store undiluted at 4°C and protected from prolonged exposure to light. Do not freeze.
1. Please refer to www.bdbiosciences.com/us/s/resources for technical protocols.
2. Alexa Fluor® 647 fluorochrome emission is collected at the same instrument settings as for allophycocyanin (APC).
3. Since applications vary, each investigator should titrate the reagent to obtain optimal results.
4. An isotype control should be used at the same concentration as the antibody of interest.
5. 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.
6. For fluorochrome spectra and suitable instrument settings, please refer to our Multicolor Flow Cytometry web page at www.bdbiosciences.com/colors.
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