CD4 is a 55kD protein, also known as L3T4 or T4. It is a member of the Ig superfamily, primarily expressed on most thymocytes, a subset of T cells, and weakly on macrophages and dendritic cells. It acts as a coreceptor with the TCR during T cell activation and thymic differentiation by binding MHC class II and associating with the protein tyrosin kinase, lck. C2254-93N is useful for in vitro blocking of ligand binding, as well as in vivo CD4+ T cell depletions.
Applications:
Suitable for use in Flow Cytometry, Immunofluorescence and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Immunohistochemistry: Acetone-fixed, frozen
Immunohistochemistry: Formalin fixed paraffin embedded
Flow Cytometry: (same/less than)0.25ug/10e6 cells in 100ul volume.
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.