Description
The W5C5 monoclonal antibody specifically reacts with SUSD2 (sushi domain containing 2), which is expressed on mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) and on some cancers and neoplastic cell lines. It is not detected on hematopoietic cells of the peripheral blood and bone marrow. SUSD2 is a type I transmembrane protein that may interact with galectin-1 and the potential cytokine C10orf99, through which it may affect cell growth and immune responsiveness. It has a large extracellular region that contains a sushi domain (a conserved sequence that is often associated with proteins of the complement system). SUSD2 is a marker that is useful for identifying and isolating MSC from bone marrow and endometrial tissue, and those MSC may be induced to differentiate into a wide variety of cell types. Varying levels of SUSD2 expression may correlate with either suppression or enhancement of the growth of different types of neoplastic cells, presumably via a variety of direct and indirect mechanisms.
For optimal and reproducible results, BD Horizon Brilliant Stain Buffer should be used anytime two or more BD Horizon Brilliant dyes (including BD OptiBuild Brilliant reagents) are used in the same experiment. Fluorescent dye interactions may cause staining artifacts which may affect data interpretation. The BD Horizon Brilliant Stain Buffer was designed to minimize these interactions. More information can be found in the Technical Data Sheet of the BD Horizon Brilliant Stain Buffer (Cat. No. 563794).
Store undiluted at 4°C and protected from prolonged exposure to light. Do not freeze. The monoclonal antibody was purified from tissue culture supernatant or ascites by affinity chromatography. The antibody was conjugated with BD Horizon BV421 under optimal conditions that minimize unconjugated dye and antibody.
1. This antibody was developed for use in flow cytometry.
2. The production process underwent stringent testing and validation to assure that it generates a high-quality conjugate with consistent performance and specific binding activity. However, verification testing has not been performed on all conjugate lots.
3. Researchers should determine the optimal concentration of this reagent for their individual applications.
4. An isotype control should be used at the same concentration as the antibody of interest.
5. Caution: Sodium azide yields highly toxic hydrazoic acid under acidic conditions. Dilute azide compounds in running water before discarding to avoid accumulation of potentially explosive deposits in plumbing.
6. For fluorochrome spectra and suitable instrument settings, please refer to our Multicolor Flow Cytometry web page at www.bdbiosciences.com/colors.
7. Please refer to www.bdbiosciences.com/us/s/resources for technical protocols.
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