This anti-CD3 antibody is a purified recombinant antibody, which is labeled with fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC). This antibody has been tested by flow cytometry for specific binding to human CD3 on the surface of PBMCs (BPS Bioscience #79059).
Protein A affinity chromatography from HEK293 supernatant.
Format
Aqueous buffer solution.
Label
Fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC) is a derivative of fluorescein and has excitation and emission spectrum peak wavelengths of approximately 495 nm and 519 nm, causing it to fluoresce green.
Background
CD3 (cluster of differentiation 3) is a complex made of CD3γ chain, a CD3δ chain and two CD3ε chains. CD3 associates with the TCR (T-cell receptor) and a CD3ζ chain to activate cytotoxic T Cells (CD8+) and T helper cells (CD4+) and form the TCR complex. It is found in T cells, during all developmental stages, and it is a typical T cell marker. Its essential role in T cell activation has made CD3 an attractive and useful molecule for the development of anti-cancer drugs. For example, CAR-T cells (chimeric receptor antigen T cells) made use of the CD3ζ domain for intracellular signaling activation.
Storage/Stability
At least 6 months at 4°C. Protect from prolonged exposure to light. DO NOT FREEZE.
Assay Conditions
One million PBMCs (BPS Bioscience #79059) were blocked and stained with 1 µg of anti-CD3 antibody, FITC-labeled (BPS Bioscience #102008) or FITC Human IgG1 Isotype Control (BioLegend #403507) for 30 minutes on ice, washed three times, and analyzed by flow cytometry. Non-lymphoid cells were excluded from the analysis based on side scatter and forward scatter signals. Y-axis represents the cell count, while X-axis shows FITC intensity.
Applications
Useful for studying expression of CD3 on the cell surface by flow cytometry. For flow cytometric staining, the suggested use of this reagent is 5 µl (1 µg antibody) per million cells in 100 µl staining volume.
Shipping Temperature
+4°C (gel packs)
Cross Reactivity
This antibody recognizes human CD3. It has not been tested on other species.