CST, 88179S, Rapid-Act T Cell Activation Kit (Human, Anti-CD3/CD28)

Storage
Store at 4ºC. All components in this kit are stable for 12 months when kept in the original format and stored at 4ºC. Once reconstituted, store the Anti-human CD3 and Anti-human CD28 at -80ºC. Aliquot to avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.
Protocol
Available protocols: Functional
Specificity / Sensitivity
Species Reactivity: Human
Background
T cells are activated by signaling through ITAM (immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif)-containing CD3 signaling chains that associate with the T cell receptor (1). Co-stimulation through CD28 on T cells provides an additional signal required for effective T cell activation (2). Antibody-based binding and aggregation of CD3 and CD28 proteins simulates the engagement of a T cell with an antigen presenting cell, and results in T cell activation.