Description
mAb 24 (also known as 24 or m24) specifically recognizes a divalent cation-dependent epitope expressed by active human Integrin β2 which is also known as CD18. Integrin β2 is an ~95 kDa type I transmembrane glycoprotein that is encoded by ITGB2 (integrin subunit beta 2). Integrin β2 (CD18) noncovalently associates with other integrin α chains to form αLβ2 (CD11a/CD18; also known as, LFA-1), αMβ2 (CD11b/CD18; Mac-1, CR3), αXβ2 (CD11c/CD18; p150,95; CR4) and αDβ2 (CD11d/CD18) heterodimers. These integrins are variably expressed on lymphocytes, NK cells, neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, monocytes, macrophages, Langerhans cells, and dendritic cells (DCs). These leucocyte integrins bind to various ligands and mediate cellular adhesion and signaling responses that regulate cellular activation, effector function, and migration. mAb 24 binds to the extended/open, high-affinity ligand-binding conformation of active Integrin β2 (CD18). mAb 24 can be used as a reporter antibody for the activated status of Integrin β2-containing receptors expressed by leucocytes in response to various stimuli in the presence of Mg2+ or Mn2+.
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.
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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. Since applications vary, each investigator should titrate the reagent to obtain optimal results.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. When using high concentrations of antibody, background binding of this dye to erythroid fragments produced by ammonium chloride-based lysis, such as with BD Pharm Lyse™ Lysing Buffer (Cat. No. 555899), has been observed when the antibody conjugate was present during the lysis procedure. This may cause nonspecific staining of target cells, such as leukocytes, which have bound the resulting erythroid fragments. This background can be mitigated by any of the following: titrating the antibody conjugate to a lower concentration, fixing samples with formaldehyde, or removing erythrocytes before staining (eg, gradient centrifugation or pre-lysis with wash). This background has not been observed when cells were lysed with BD FACS™ Lysing Solution (Cat. No. 349202) after staining.
9. For fluorochrome spectra and suitable instrument settings, please refer to our Multicolor Flow Cytometry web page at www.bdbiosciences.com/colors.
10. An isotype control should be used at the same concentration as the antibody of interest.
11. Please observe the following precautions: We recommend that special precautions be taken (such as wrapping vials, tubes, or racks in aluminum foil) to protect exposure of conjugated reagents, including cells stained with those reagents, to any room illumination. Absorption of visible light can significantly affect the emission spectra and quantum yield of tandem fluorochrome conjugates.
