The CD45 cell surface antigen is also known as the leukocyte common antigen (LCA). CD45 is a complex molecule existing in a number of isoforms. Antibodies recognizing a common epitope on all of these isoforms are termed CD45 whilst those recognising only individual isoforms are termed CD45RA or CD45RO etc.
Applications:
Suitable for use in Flow Cytometry, Immunohistochemistry and Western Blot. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilutions:
Flow Cytometry: 1:10-1:100. 10ul labels 10e6 cells in 100ul. Routinely tested on human peripheral blood leukocytes.
Immunohistochemistry (Frozen): 1:200
Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin): 1:200. Requires antigen retrieval using heat treatment (sodium citrate buffer, pH 6) prior to staining.
Western Blot: Detects bands of ~180kD, 200kD, 210kD and 220kD in B-cell lysates.
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
IHC Positive Control Tissue:
Human Tonsil
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 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.