Description
The KJ16-133 monoclonal antibody specifically recognizes Mouse T cell receptors (TCR) containing β-chains with TCR Vβ8.1 or TCR Vβ8.2 regions that belong to TCR Vβ8 family which also includes TCR Vβ8.3. TCR Vβ8.1 and TCR Vβ8.2 (TCR Vβ8.1, 8.2) are alternatively expressed by subpopulations of mouse thymocytes and peripheral CD4+ and CD8+ T cells in most mouse strains including BALB/c, C57BL6, B10.A, and AKR. The Tcrb-V8 subfamily gene loci are deleted in mice having the a (eg, C57BR, C57L, SJL, SWR) or c (eg, RIII) MHC haplotype. Mouse mammary tumor viruses (MMTV) exist in two forms as either germline integrants in the mouse genome (Mtv) or as infectious virus particles that can affect the size of TCR Vβ 8+ T cell subpopulations. TCR Vβ 8.1+ T cells are clonally eliminated in mice expressing superantigen encoded by the Mtv-7 provirus (eg, AKR, CBA/J, C58, DBA/2), and activation or elimination of TCR Vβ 8.1+ T cells by this determinant is partially dependent upon presentation by I-E. Mtv-43, Mtv-44, and/or exogenous MMTV-SW superantigens also cause incomplete elimination of TCR Vβ 8.1+ T cells. Likewise, staphylococcal enterotoxin B (SEB), in association with antigen presenting cells expressing I-A and/or I-E, stimulates TCR Vβ 8.1+ T cells and selectively eliminates those T cells in vivo. In addition to expression on conventional T lymphocytes, Vβ8.2 is the predominant TCR β chain variable region expressed on NK-T cells.
Bead-based compensation or unmixing controls, such as BD® CompBeads or BD™ SpectraComp™, can be used as surrogates to assess fluorescence spillover when bound to fluorochrome-conjugated antibodies. Although these beads have spectral properties similar to cells, variations in spectral emission may occur, resulting in differing spillover values compared to biological controls. Therefore, it is considered best practice to compare the spillover obtained from cells and bead-based controls when using BD® CompBeads or BD™ SpectraComp™ for the first time, to ensure they are appropriate for the intended 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. 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.
8. For fluorochrome spectra and suitable instrument settings, please refer to our Multicolor Flow Cytometry web page at www.bdbiosciences.com/colors.
9. An isotype control should be used at the same concentration as the antibody of interest.
10. 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.
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