Description
The 218820 monoclonal antibody specifically recognizes CD369 which is also known as Dendritic cell-associated C-type lectin 1 (DC-associated C-type lectin 1, Dectin-1, or Dectin1), or Beta-glucan receptor (Bgr). CD369 is a ~ 43 kDa type II transmembrane C-type lectin that is encoded by Clec7a (C-type lectin domain family 7 member a). CD369 (Clec7a) contains a C-terminal stalk with a carbohydrate recognition domain (CRD) in the extracellular domain, a transmembrane segment, and a cytoplasmic tail with an immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif (ITAM). It is expressed on monocytes/macrophages, neutrophils, and some populations of dendritic cells. CD369 (Clec7a) binds to beta-glucan polymers and functions as a pattern recognition receptor (PRR) in innate immune response to fungal and bacterial pathogens. CD369 (Clec7a)-mediated signaling may play roles in leucocyte responses including phagocytosis or enhanced cytokine production.
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.
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6. For fluorochrome spectra and suitable instrument settings, please refer to our Multicolor Flow Cytometry web page at www.bdbiosciences.com/colors.
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