Description
The BB7.1 monoclonal antibody specifically recognizes the Human Leukocyte Antigen-B7 (HLA-B7) alpha subunit. The HLA-B7 alpha chain can noncovalently heterodimerize with β2-microglobulin to form a Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) class I B7 antigen that is involved in antigen presentation to CD8+ T cells or might serve as an NK cell receptor ligand. HLA-B7 is a serotype that identifies the more common HLA-B (HLA-B*07) encoded gene products which are expressed on nearly all nucleated cells of HLA-B7-positive individuals. B7 is a risk factor for cervical cancer, sarcoidosis, and some spondylarthropathies. The BB7.1 antibody can be used to distinguish false HLA-B27-positve staining when used in conjunction with some HLA-B27 antibodies that crossreact with HLA-B7. Although highly specific, the BB7.1 antibody can reportedly crossreact with HLA-B42 and HLA-B81 antigens.
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. Please refer to www.bdbiosciences.com/us/s/resources for technical protocols.
2. Please observe the following precautions: Absorption of visible light can significantly alter the energy transfer occurring in any tandem fluorochrome conjugate; therefore, we recommend that special precautions be taken (such as wrapping vials, tubes, or racks in aluminum foil) to prevent exposure of conjugated reagents, including cells stained with those reagents, to room illumination.
3. 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.
4. For fluorochrome spectra and suitable instrument settings, please refer to our Multicolor Flow Cytometry web page at www.bdbiosciences.com/colors.
5. An isotype control should be used at the same concentration as the antibody of interest.
6. Please refer to http://regdocs.bd.com to access safety data sheets (SDS).
7. Since applications vary, each investigator should titrate the reagent to obtain optimal results.
8. Human donor specific background has been observed in relation to the presence of anti-polyethylene glycol (PEG) antibodies, developed as a result of certain vaccines containing PEG, including some COVID-19 vaccines. We recommend use of BD Horizon Brilliant™ Stain Buffer in your experiments to help mitigate potential background. For more information visit https://www.bdbiosciences.com/en-us/support/product-notices.
9. Researchers should determine the optimal concentration of this reagent for their individual applications.
10. 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.
