The 515 monoclonal antibody specifically binds to CD44. CD44 is an 80-95 kDa type I transmembrane glycoprotein, also known as Phagocytic glycoprotein-1 (Pgp-1), or Extracellular matrix receptor type III (ECMR-III). CD44 is a member of the hyaladherin family of hyaluronan-binding proteins, with structural similarities to selectins. CD44 is the receptor for hyaluronic acid. CD44 is expressed on leucocytes, erythrocytes, epithelial cells and weakly on platelets. CD44 has functional roles in cell migration, lymphocyte homing and adhesion during hematopoiesis and lymphocyte activation. The 515 monoclonal antibody can reportedly block cellular adhesion to hyaluronic acid.
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.
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. Researchers should determine the optimal concentration of this reagent for their individual applications.
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. 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. Alexa Fluor® is a registered trademark of Life Technologies Corporation.
6. Please refer to http://regdocs.bd.com to access safety data sheets (SDS).
7. Please refer to www.bdbiosciences.com/us/s/resources for technical protocols.
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