Human CD58 is a cell surface glycoprotein that functions as an adhesion molocule and mediates costimulatory activity through its ligand CD2, which is expressed on T and natural killer cells (1,2). CD58 has wide cellular distribution on both hemopoietic and non-hemopoietic cells with strong expression on macrophages and memory T cells.
Applications:
Suitable for use in Flow Cytometry. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Flow Cytometry: 5x10e5 cultured Nalm-6 cells were washed after which they were incubated 45 min on ice with 80ul of anti-CD58 antibody at 10ug/ml. Cells were washed twice and incubated with Goat anti-Mouse IgG/FITC, after which they were washed three times, fixed and analyzed by FACS. Cells stained positive with a mean shift of 1.46 log10 fluorescent units when compared to a Mouse IgG1 negative control at a similar concentration.
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. For long-term storage and to avoid repeated freezing and thawing, aliquot and store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months at -20 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. FITC conjugates are sensitive to light.