Description:
Mouse anti pig macrophages antibody, clone BA4D5 recognizes porcine cells of the monocyte/macrophage lineage. Expression of the antigen is increased with maturation, with higher expression on peritoneal and alveolar macrophages.
Some expression has also been observed on peripheral blood lymphocytes.
The antigen recognized by clone BA4D5 has a broad tissue distribution and this antibody stains macrophages in a range of tissues, including the thymus, spleen periarteriolar lymphoid sheath (PALS), spleen red pulp and the Peyer's patches. Expression has also been reported on some non-heamatopoietic cells including endothelial cells.
It is believed that clone BA4D5 may be specific for porcine CD68 although the protein recognized by this antibody has not yet been fully characterized. The protein is expressed on the cell surface, although it is most abundantly expressed in the cytoplasm.
Product Type:
Monoclonal antibody
Product Form:
Purified IgG conjugated to FITC - liquid.
Preparation:
Purified IgG prepared by affinity chromatography on protein G from tissue culture supernatant.
Buffer :
Phosphate buffered saline.
Preservative Stabilisers:
0.09% Sodium azide.
1% Bovine serum albumin.
Immunogen:
Porcine alveolar macrophages.
Approx. Protein Concentrations:
IgG concentration 0.1 mg/ml.
Fusion Partners:
Spleen cells from immunized BALB/c mice were fused with cells of the mouse SP2/0 mouse myeloma cell line.
Excitation Max (nm):
FITC: 490.
Emission Max (nm):
FITC: 525.
Regulatory:
For research purposes only.
Guarantee:
12 months from date of despatch.
Application:
Flow cytometry: use 10 µl of the suggested working dilution to label 106 cells in 100 µl.
Storage:
This product is shipped at ambient temperature. It is recommended to aliquot and store at -20°C on receipt. When thawed, aliquot the sample as needed. Keep aliquots at 2-8°C for short term use (up to 4 weeks) and store the remaining aliquots at -20°C.
Note:
Avoid repeated freezing and thawing as this may denature the antibody. Storage in frost-free freezers is not recommended. This product is photosensitive and should be protected from light.