Thermo Fisher Scientific CD152 (CTLA-4) Monoclonal Antibody (WKH203), PE, eBioscience

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Flow Cytometry (Flow)

1 µg/test

-

Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Rat

Host/Isotype

Mouse / IgG1

Recommended Isotype Control

Mouse IgG1 kappa Isotype Control (P3.6.2.8.1), PE, eBioscience™

Class

Monoclonal

Type

Antibody

Clone

WKH203

Conjugate

PE PE PE

Excitation/Emission Max

565/576 nm View spectra

Form

Liquid

Concentration

0.2 mg/mL

Purification

Affinity chromatography

Storage buffer

PBS, pH 7.2

Contains

0.09% sodium azide

Storage conditions

4° C, store in dark, DO NOT FREEZE!

Shipping conditions

Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)

RRID

AB_465877

Product Specific Information

Description: The WKH203 monoclonal antibody reacts with rat CD152, also known as the cytotoxic T lymphocyte antigen-4 (CTLA-4). CTLA-4, a protein with structural similarities to CD28, is expressed on activated T cells and binds the B7 family members, CD80 (B7-1) and CD86 (B7-2), with higher affinity than CD28 does. CTLA-4 and CD28 appear to deliver opposing signals to T cells: while CD28 is a potent costimulator, CTLA-4 restricts the progression of T cells to an activated state by inhibiting IL-2 secretion and cellular proliferation. The cytoplasmic portion of CTLA-4 contains ER retention motifs, resulting in intracellular localization of a large proportion of newly synthesized CTLA-4 in response to TCR signaling.

Applications Reported: The WKH203 antibody has been reported for use in flow cytometric analysis.

Applications Tested: This WKH203 antibody has been tested by flow cytometric analysis of unstimulated and Con A-stimulated (3 days) rat splenocytes. This can be used at less than or equal to 1 µg per test. A test is defined as the amount (µg) of antibody that will stain a cell sample in a final volume of 100 µL. Cell number should be determined empirically but can range from 10^5 to 10^8 cells/test. It is recommended that the antibody be carefully titrated for optimal performance in the assay of interest.

Furthermore, due to the intracellular localization of a large portion of CTLA-4, for complete detection it may be necessary to assess intracellular expression, in addition to surface expression of CTLA-4.

Excitation: 488-561 nm; Emission: 578 nm; Laser: Blue Laser, Green Laser, Yellow-Green Laser.

Filtration: 0.2 µm post-manufacturing filtered.

Target Information

CTLA4 (Cytotoxic T-Lymphocyte Antigen 4) is a CD28-family receptor expressed on mainly CD4+ T cells. It binds the same ligands as CD28 (CD80 and CD86 on B cells and dendritic cells), but with higher affinity than CD28. However, in contrast to CD28 which enhances cell function when bound at the same time as the T cell receptor, CTLA4 inhbits the T cell and prevents it from functioning. Intracellular CTLA4 is also found in regulatory T cells and may be important to their function.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.