Description
The monoclonal antibody W11-873 specifically reacts with mouse CD215, which is also known as IL-15 Receptor Alpha, IL-15Ra, or IL-15Rα. CD215 is the high-affinity alpha subunit of the interleukin-15 receptor. CD215 is structurally similar to CD25 (IL-2Rα) and forms a heterotrimer with CD122 (IL-2Rβ) and CD132 (IL-2Rγ/common gamma chain). CD215 can bind to IL-15 with high affinity even in the absence of CD122/CD132. The expression of CD215 has been detected in various immune cells such as T cells, B cells, dendritic cells, macrophages, and NK cells, as well as non-immune cell types. CD215 has both a membrane-bound form and a soluble form generated from proteolytic cleavage. IL-15-mediated signaling activates the JAK/STAT pathway and modulates both innate and adaptive immune responses. IL-15 signaling is critical for the long-term maintenance of memory CD8+ T cells and their ability to mount a secondary response upon rechallenge.
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® CompBeads 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. Please refer to www.bdbiosciences.com/us/s/resources for technical protocols.
4. An isotype control should be used at the same concentration as the antibody of interest.
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9. Since applications vary, each investigator should titrate the reagent to obtain optimal results.
