Description
The BU63 monoclonal antibody specifically recognizes CD86 which is also known as B70, B7-2, B7.2, LAB72 or CD28LG2. CD86 is a ~70-80 kDa type I transmembrane glycoprotein that belongs to the Ig gene superfamily. CD86 is expressed on monocytes, dendritic cells, Langerhans cells, activated B cells, and memory B cells. Like CD80 (B7-1), CD86 serves as a ligand for CD28 or CD152 (CTLA-4) expressed by T cells and can induce costimulatory or coinhibitory signals, respectively. The BU63 antibody can reportedly block the binding of other human CD86-specific antibodies including the 2331 (FUN-1) (complete block) or IT2.2 (partial block) antibodies. These results suggest that the BU63 antibody may bind to a similar or identical CD86 epitope as the 2331 (FUN-1) antibody but to a different, although spatially-related epitope compared with the IT2.2 antibody.
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 unconjugated antibody and free dye were 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. Source of all serum proteins is from USDA inspected abattoirs located in the United States.
3. 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.
4. An isotype control should be used at the same concentration as the antibody of interest.
5. 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).
6. This APC-conjugated reagent can be used in any flow cytometer equipped with a dye, HeNe, or red diode laser.
7. For fluorochrome spectra and suitable instrument settings, please refer to our Multicolor Flow Cytometry web page at www.bdbiosciences.com/colors.
8. Please refer to http://regdocs.bd.com to access safety data sheets (SDS).
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