Description
The FA6-152 monoclonal antibody specifically binds to CD36, an ~88 kDa transmembrane glycoprotein which belongs to the class B scavenger receptor family. This scavenger receptor contains a heavily glycosylated extracellular domain followed by two transmembrane segments and N- and C-terminal cytoplasmic tails. CD36 is expressed on platelets, megakaryocytes, monocytes/macrophages, dendritic cells (DCs), erythroid precursors, microvascular endothelia, skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle cells, adipocytes, and epithelia of retina, breast, and intestine. This multifunctional receptor plays essential roles in lipid homeostasis, angiogenesis, immune response, adhesion, and cancer progression. CD36 is also a very early marker of erythroid differentiation. In platelets, CD36 promotes activation, aggregation and secretion. Among blood cells, the FA6-152 antibody binds to both adult and fetal monocytes, platelets, and reticulocytes, but does not react with lymphocytes and granulocytes. This antibody reportedly blocks CD36 interactions with thrombospondin, collagen, apoptotic cells, and modified LDL and induces agglutination of fetal but not adult erythrocytes.
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. Since applications vary, each investigator should titrate the reagent to obtain optimal results.
2. 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.
3. Researchers should determine the optimal concentration of this reagent for their individual applications.
4. 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.
