Thermo Fisher Scientific CD2 Monoclonal Antibody (UMAB6), UltraMAB

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

1:2,000

-

Flow Cytometry (Flow)

Assay-dependent

-

ChIP assay (ChIP)

Assay-Dependent

-

Peptide Array (Array)

Assay-Dependent

-

Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Human

Host/Isotype

Mouse / IgG1

Class

Monoclonal

Type

Antibody

Clone

UMAB6

Immunogen

Protein expressed in 293T cell transfected with human CD2 expression vector

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Lyophilized

Concentration

1 mg/mL

Purification

Affinity chromatography

Storage buffer

PBS with 8% trehalose

Contains

no preservative

Storage conditions

-20° C, Avoid Freeze/Thaw Cycles

Shipping conditions

Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)

Product Specific Information

For reconstitution, we recommend adding 100 µL distilled water to a final antibody concentration of about 1 mg/mL. To use this carrier-free antibody for conjugation experiments, we strongly recommend performing another round of desalting. (Zeba Spin Desalting Columns, 7KMWCO, 0.5 mL, Product # 89882)

Target Information

CD2 (LFA-2) is a monomeric surface antigen (MW range 45-58 kDa) of the human T-lymphocyte lineage that is expressed on all peripheral blood T cells. CD2 is one of the earliest T-cell markers, being present on more than 95% of thymocytes and it is also found on some natural killer cells, but not on B lymphocytes. Monoclonal antibodies directed against CD2 inhibit the formation of rosettes with sheep erythrocytes, indicating that CD2 is the erythrocyte receptor or is closely associated with it. The interaction between CD2 and CD58 stabilizes adhesion between T cells and antigen presenting or target cells. Relatively low affinity of CD2 to CD58 (as measured in solution) is compensated within the two-dimensional cell-cell interface to provide tight adhesion. Moreover, T cell activation induces increased CD2 expression and its lateral mobility, making easier contact between CD2 and CD58. Subsequently, T cell activation causes fixation of CD58-CD2 at sites of cell-cell contact, thereby strengthening intercellular adhesion. CD2 deficiency reduces intestinal inflammation and helps to control infection. Diseases associated with CD2 dysfunction include penis squamous cell carcinoma and immune deficiency due to the absence of the thymus.

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