Specificity
Common epitope of the beta chain of the mouse alpha beta T cell receptor (TCR) complex
The alpha beta TCR is expressed on T lymphocytes of all mouse strains tested.2 The H57-597 monoclonal antibody does not react with gamma delta TCR-bearing cells.2 Plate-bound or soluble H57-597 activates alpha beta TCRbearing T cells.2 In vitro and in vivo, H57-597 can induce immature thymocytes to undergo apoptosis.3,4 In vivo administration of H57-597 has been shown to deplete alpha beta TCR-bearing cells to near completion and prevent graft rejection.5
Preparation and Storage
The purified (UNLB) antibody is supplied as 0.5 mg of purified immunoglobulin in 1.0 mL of 100 mM borate buffered saline, pH 8.2. No preservatives or aminecontaining buffer salts added. Store at 2-8 degree C.
The fluorescein (FITC) conjugate is supplied as 0.5 mg or 0.1 mg in 1.0 mL of PBS/NaN3. Store at 2-8 degree C.
The biotin (BIOT) conjugate is supplied as 0.5 mg in 1.0 mL of PBS/NaN3. Store at 2-8 degree C.
The R-phycoerythrin (R-PE) and allophycocyanin (APC) conjugates are supplied as 0.1 mg in 1.0 mL of PBS/NaN3 and a stabilizing agent. Store at 2-8 degree C. Do not freeze!
The Spectral Red (SPRD) and R-phycoerythrin-Cyanine 5.5 (R-PE-CY 5.5) conjugates are supplied as 0.1 mg in 1.0 mL of PBS/NaN3 and a stabilizing agent. Store at 2-8 degree C. Do not freeze!
The low endotoxin, azide-free (LE/AF) antibody is supplied as 0.5 mg purified immunoglobulin in 1.0 mL of PBS. Aliquot and store at or below -20 degree C.
The Alexa Fluor 488 (AF488) and Alexa Fluor 647 (AF647) conjugates are supplied as 0.1mg in 0.2mL of PBS/NaN3. Store at 2-8 degree C.
Protect conjugated forms from light. Aliquot and freeze the low endotoxin, azide-free product at -20 degree C immediately upon receipt. Each reagent is stable for the period shown on the bottle label if stored as directed.
Other Notes
Small volumes of anti-TCR alpha beta antibody vial(s) may occasionally become entrapped in the seal of the product vial during shipment and storage. If necessary, briefly centrifuge the vial on a tabletop centrifuge to dislodge any liquid in the container`s cap. Certain products may require to ship with dry ice and additional dry ice fee may apply.
Product References and Citations for
anti-TCR alpha beta antibody
1. Gascoigne, N. R. J. 1990. J. Biol. Chem. 265:9296.
2. Kubo, R. T., W. Born, J. W. Kappler, P. Marrack, and M. Pigeon. 1989. J. Immunol. 142:2736.
3. Finkel, T. H., J. C. Cambier, R. T. Kubo, W. K. Born, P. Marrack, and J. W. Kappler. 1989. Cell 58:1047.
4. Shi, Y. F., R. P. Bissonnette, N. Parfrey, M. Szalay, R. T. Kubo, and D. R. Green. 1991. J. Immunol. 146:3340.
5. Murosaki, S., Y. Yoshikai, A. Ishida, T. Nakamura, G. Matsuzaki, H. Takimoto, H. Yuuki, and K. Nomoto. 1991. Int. Immunol. 3:1005.
6. Finkel, T. H., P. Marrack, J. W. Kappler, R. T. Kubo, and J. C. Cambier. 1989. J. Immunol. 142:3006.
7. Iwata, M., K. Katamura, R. T. Kubo, and K. Ishizaka. 1989. J. Immunol. 143:3909.
8. Iwata, M., K. Katamura, R. T. Kubo, H. M. Grey, and K. Ishizaka. 1989. J. Immunol. 143:3917.
9. Byrne, J. A., J. L. Butler, E. L. Reinherz, and M. D. Cooper. 1989. Int. Immunol. 1:29.
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