The mouse monoclonal antibody clone UCHT1 binds to human CD3e, also known as CD3 epsilon, a 20 kDa subunit of the T cell receptor complex, along with CD3 gamma and CD3 delta. These integral membrane protein chains assemble with additional chains of the T cell receptor (TCR) and the CD3 zeta chain to form the T cell receptor - CD3 complex. Together with co-receptors CD4 or CD8, the complex serves to recognize antigens bound to MHC molecules on antigen-presenting cells. These interactions promote T cell receptor signaling (T cell activation), inducing cell proliferation, differentiation, production of cytokines, or activation-induced cell death. CD3 is differentially expressed during thymocyte-to-T cell development and on all mature T cells. The UCHT1 binds to surface-expressed and intracellular CD3e protein, unlike an alternative human CD3 clone, HIT3a, which will stain only the extracellular (membrane-expressed) CD3e protein. A recent publication of the crystal structure of a CD3e- antibody complex provides insight as to the action of commonly used agonist antibodies, as well as specific epitope-binding data for the human CD3 antibodies UCHT1 and OKT3.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Clone: UCHT1

Specificity: CD3

Reactivity: Human, Chimpanzee

Format: cFluor^® UV395

Isotype: Mouse IgG1, k

Tested Dilution: 5 µl/Test

Application: Flow Cytometry

Storage: 2-8°C protected from light. Do not freeze

Formulation: Phosphate-buffered saline, pH 7.2, containing 0.1% PEG 3350, 0.1% Pluronic F-68, 0.05% Tween-20, 0.09% sodium azide and 1% BSA (BSA Country of Origin USA)

Data Sheets: TDS | SDS

RECOMMENDED USAGE

Each lot of this antibody is quality control tested using flow cytometric analysis. For flow cytometric staining, the suggested use of this reagent is 5 μL per 1 million cells in a staining volume of 100 μL. If whole blood is analyzed, then use 5 μL per 100 μL. It is recommended that users titrate the antibody to obtain the optimal result for their specific application.

Please briefly centrifuge the reagent vial before use.

Use appropriate personal protective equipment per the product safety data sheet when using this product.

REFERENCES

1. Fernandes, R.A. et al. 2012. J. Biol. Chem. 287: 13324-13335.

For research use only. Not intended for use in diagnostic procedures.

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