Description
The 8F4H7B7 antibody reacts with Vδ 6.3/2 T-cell Receptor (TCR)-bearing T lymphocytes. Originally defined as a member of the Vδ 6 TCR subfamily, it is now proposed that the C57BL-derived Vδ 6.3 is an allelic variant of Vδ 6.2, found in A/J, AKR, BALB/c, C3H/He, and FVB mice. mAb 8F4H7B7 crossreacts with Vδ 6.4 and possibly Vδ 6.6 in DBA/2 mice, and it also detects a subset of γδ TCR-bearing cells in CBA/J and C57L mice. It does not recognize Vδ 4, Vδ 5, Vδ 6.1, or Vδ 6.5 TCR. A subpopulation of thymocytes expressing Vδ 6.3 or Vδ 6.4 TCR (in C57BL/6 or DBA/2 mice, respectively) and low levels of CD90.2 (Thy-1.2) shares functional and phenotypic characteristics with NK-T cells. Similar δV 6.4 TCRexpressing lymphocytes make up significant proportions of the γδ T-cell populations in the liver and spleen of DBA/2 mice. Furthermore, T lymphocytes bearing Vδ 6.3/2 TCR are found in the skin and intestinal epithelium and may represent a unique T-cell subpopulation with a potential for autoimmune reactivity.
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.
