Description
The 458811 monoclonal antibody specifically recognizes Tetraspanin-8 (TSPAN8) that belongs to the Transmembrane 4 (Tetraspanin) superfamily (TM4SF). This molecule is also known as Transmembrane 4 superfamily member 3 (TM4SF3) or Tumor-associated antigen CO-029 (CO-029). TSPAN8 is a ~27-34 kDa protein that spans the membrane four times with transmembrane segments and has intracellular N- and C-termini. TSPAN8 has a small and a large extracellular loop that can mediate dimerization and association with other molecules including integrins, proteases, or cell signaling receptors. TSPAN8 is expressed on hematopoietic progenitor cells, non-keratinized squamous epithelium, endothelial cells, smooth and skeletal muscle cells as well as multiple tumor cell types. TSPAN8 is involved in angiogenesis, thrombosis, epithelial wound healing and may contribute to tumor cell metastasis.
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 BUV496 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.
8. BD Horizon Brilliant Stain Buffer is covered by one or more of the following US patents: 8,110,673; 8,158,444; 8,575,303; 8,354,239.
9. BD Horizon Brilliant Ultraviolet 496 is covered by one or more of the following US patents: 8,110,673; 8,158,444; 8,227,187; 8,575,303; 8,354,239.
