Description
The 6F7 monoclonal antibody specifically recognizes CD272 which is also known as B- and T-lymphocyte attenuator (BTLA) and is exclusively expressed on lymphoid cells. CD272 (BTLA) is a type 1 transmembrane glycoprotein that is encoded by Btla (B and T lymphocyte associated). CD272 (BTLA) contains a V-type Ig-like domain in its extracellular region followed by a transmembrane sequence, and a cytoplasmic domain with three tyrosine-based motifs, two immunoreceptor tyrosine-based inhibitory motifs (ITIM) and a Grb-2 recognition consensus sequence. The existence of three distinct BTLA alleles has been reported which encode molecules with different Ig domain structure and expression patterns on lymphoid cell subsets amongst different mouse strains. For example, whereas C57BL/6 and BALB/c mice both variably express CD272 (BTLA) on developing and mature T and B lymphocytes and dendritic cells (DC), C57BL/6 mice, but not BALB/c mice, also express CD272 (BTLA) on NK cells and macrophages. CD272 (BTLA) expression is upregulated by activated T cells including Th1, Th2, and anergic T cells. Herpesvirus entry mediator (HVEM), also known as CD270 and LIGHT-R, has been identified as a ligand for CD272 (BTLA). The crosslinking of CD272 (BTLA) by HVEM inhibits T-cell proliferation and cytokine production. CD272 (BTLA) is structurally like other coinhibitory receptors including CD152/CTLA-4 and CD279/PD-1. Although these coinhibitory receptors and their ligands maintain immunological homeostasis and self-tolerance, they may also serve as immune checkpoint molecules that inhibit adaptive immune responses against tumors and chronic infections.
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 cells 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.
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2. Since applications vary, each investigator should titrate the reagent to obtain optimal results.
3. An isotype control should be used at the same concentration as the antibody of interest.
4. Alexa Fluor® 488 fluorochrome emission is collected at the same instrument settings as for fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC).
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