Description
The EBVCS-5 antibody specifically binds to human CD23, the low affinity receptor for human IgE (Fc epsilon RII or FcεRII), which is also known as C-type lectin domain family 4 member J (CLEC4J). CD23 is expressed as a ~45 kDa type II membrane glycoprotein that is present at low density on most normal B lymphocytes and at higher levels on activated B lymphocytes, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-transformed lymphoblasts, chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) cells of B-lymphocyte origin, and tonsillar B lymphocytes. CD23 expression is induced on B cells by interleukin-4 (IL-4) and is lost after isotype switching to IgA, IgG, or IgE. The CD23 antigen is not present on immature bone marrow B lymphocytes or on T lymphocytes. CD23 may also be differentially expressed on monocytes, macrophages, eosinophils, platelets, dendritic cells, and Langerhans cells. CD23 can mediate IgE-dependent cytotoxicity and phagocytosis by macrophages and eosinophils. Soluble CD23 (sCD23) can be released by CD23-positive cells as a result of proteolytic cleavage of membrane CD23. Larger fragments of sCD23 (eg, 25-37 kDa) retain their IgE-binding capacity whereas smaller fragments (ie, ≤ 12 kDa) do not. Soluble CD23 may have immunoregulatory effects on the growth and differentiation of B cells and other cell types.
Put all BD® AbSeq Reagents to be pooled into a Latch Rack for 500 µL Tubes (Thermo Fisher Scientific Cat. No. 4900). Arrange the tubes so that they can be easily uncapped and re-capped with an 8-Channel Screw Cap Tube Capper (Thermo Fisher Scientific Cat. No. 4105MAT) and the reagents aliquoted with a multi-channel pipette. BD® AbSeq tubes should be centrifuged for ≥ 30 seconds at 400 × g to ensure removal of any content in the cap/tube threads prior to the first opening.
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 and conjugated to BD® AbSeq oligonucleotide under optimal conditions.
1. This reagent has been pre-diluted for use at the recommended volume per test. Typical use is 2 µl for 1 × 10^6 cells in a 200-µl staining reaction.
2. Source of all serum proteins is from USDA inspected abattoirs located in the United States.
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4. The production process underwent stringent testing and validation to assure that it generates a high-quality conjugate with consistent performance and specific binding activity. However, verification testing has not been performed on all conjugate lots.
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