Description
The 49.2 monoclonal antibody specifically recognizes the variable gamma 4 region of the γ subunit of the mouse γδ T cell receptor for antigen, TCR Vγ4 (using the Heilig and Tonegawa nomenclature for mouse TCR γ and δ chains). TCR Vγ4 is encoded by the Trgv4 (T cell receptor gamma, variable 4) gene element. TCR Vγ4 is expressed by a subset of TCR γδ+ thymocytes in the late fetal and adult thymus and by γδ T cells in peripheral lymphoid and non-lymphoid tissues. The frequency of splenic TCR Vγ4+ γδ T cells may differ among inbred mouse strains. The 49.2 antibody is useful for TCR Vγ4+ thymocyte and γδ T cell separations and analyzing TCR Vγ repertoires expressed by thymocytes, peripheral T cells, and T cell hybridomas in developmental and other experimental model systems. The UC3-10A6 antibody also recognizes the TCR Vγ4 segment which is referred to as TCR Vγ2 using the Garman, Doherty, and Raulet nomenclature for mouse TCR γ and δ chains.
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. For optimal and reproducible results, BD Horizon Brilliant™ Stain Buffer should be used anytime BD Horizon Brilliant™ dyes are used in a multicolor flow cytometry panel. Fluorescent dye interactions may cause staining artifacts which may affect data interpretation. The BD Horizon Brilliant Stain Buffer was designed to minimize these interactions. When BD Horizon Brilliant Stain Buffer is used in in the multicolor panel, it should also be used in the corresponding compensation controls for all dyes to achieve the most accurate compensation. For the most accurate compensation, compensation controls created with either cells or beads should be exposed to BD Horizon Brilliant Stain Buffer for the same length of time as the corresponding multicolor panel. 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.
6. Please refer to www.bdbiosciences.com/us/s/resources for technical protocols.
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.
8. Please refer to http://regdocs.bd.com to access safety data sheets (SDS).
9. BD Horizon Brilliant Ultraviolet 395 is covered by one or more of the following US patents: 8,158,444; 8,575,303; 8,354,239.
