Description
The 7D2D3 monoclonal antibody specifically recognizes mouse Dendritic Cell Activating Receptor 2 (DCAR2), a C-type lectin encoded by the Clec4b1 gene. DCAR2 (Clec4b1) is a member of the dendritic cell immunoreceptor (DCIR) family, which contains four dendritic cell inhibitory receptors (DCIR1-4) and two activating receptors (DCAR1, 2). The extracellular region of DCAR2 (Clec4b1) has one C-type lectin carbohydrate recognition domain (CRD), that is highly similar to that of DCIR1, followed by a transmembrane region. Instead of a cytoplasmic Immunoreceptor Tyrosine-based Inhibitory Motif (ITIM) that can transmit inhibitory signals, DCAR2 associates with the Immunoreceptor Tyrosine-based Activating Motif (ITAM)-containing adaptor molecule, Fc Receptor γ (FcRγ). DCAR2 (Clec4b1) is expressed on restricted subsets of conventional dendritic cells in bone marrow and skin-draining lymph nodes. C-type lectins bind to carbohydrates in a calcium-dependent manner, and this receptor may be involved in the regulation of immune responses to bacterial infections.
BD™ CompBeads can be used as surrogates to assess fluorescence spillover (Compensation). When fluorochrome conjugated antibodies are bound to BD CompBeads, they have spectral properties very similar to cells. However, for some fluorochromes there can be small differences in spectral emissions compared to cells, resulting in spillover values that differ when compared to biological controls. It is strongly recommended that when using a reagent for the first time, users compare the spillover on cells and BD CompBead to ensure that BD CompBeads are appropriate for your specific cellular application. For optimal and reproducible results, BD Horizon Brilliant Stain Buffer should be used anytime two or more BD Horizon Brilliant dyes 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. 563794/566349) or the BD Horizon Brilliant Stain Buffer Plus (Cat. No. 566385).
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 to the dye under optimum conditions that minimize unconjugated dye and antibody.
1. 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.
2. Researchers should determine the optimal concentration of this reagent for their individual applications.
3. An isotype control should be used at the same concentration as the antibody of interest.
4. 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.
5. 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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7. 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.
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10. BD Horizon Brilliant Violet 650 is covered by one or more of the following US patents: 8,110,673; 8,158,444; 8,227,187; 8,455,613; 8,575,303; 8,354,239.
