Human CD272 (BTLA, B and T Lymphocyte Attenuator) is a member of the Immunoglobulin superfamily and has sequence homology to PD-1 and CTLA4. It is expressed on T and B lymphocytes and other hemopoetic lineages. Engagement of this molecule by its ligand, CD270 (HVEM, a TNF superfamily member) can down regulate activated T and B cell responses. CD272 levels on antigen specific CD8+ T cells have been reported to decrease in viral specific, but not melanoma specific activated lines (1). Polymorphism of the CD272 molecule has been linked to rheumatoid arthritis (3).
Applications:
Suitable for use in ELISA and Flow Cytometry. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Flow Cytometry: 1:50 (10ug/ml)
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Flow Cytometry Protocol:
1. 5x10e5 ficoll prepared human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) per tube were pelleted and pre incubated 5 minutes with 20ul of human IgG at 300ug/ml, after which they were washed and incubated 45 minutes on ice with 80ul of B5001-61L diluted 1:50 (10ug/ml).
2. Cells were washed three times, fixed and analyzed by FACS using a lymphoid gate.
3. Cells stained positive with a mean shift of 1.15 log10 fluorescent units when compared to a Mouse IgG1/R-PE negative control at a similar concentration.
4. Binding was blocked when cells were pre incubated 10 minutes with 20ul of 0.5mg/ml anti-CD272 antibody (Catalog #B5001-61G).
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C before opening. DO NOT FREEZE! Stable at 4 degrees C as an undiluted liquid. Dilute only prior to immediate use. Stable for 12 months at 4 degrees C. Freezing R-Phycoerythrin (PE) conjugates will result in a substantial loss of activity. PE conjugates are sensitive to light.