The RPA-T4 monoclonal antibody binds to human CD4, a 59-kDa type I transmembrane glycoprotein in the immunoglobulin superfamily. The CD4 molecule is expressed predominantly on thymocytes and a subpopulation of mature T-helper lymphocytes. It is also present on monocytes at low levels^1,2. CD4 plays a role in cell-cell interaction by acting as a co-receptor for MHC class II in antigen recognition. CD4 also has been shown to bind glycoprotein 120 on external envelope of HIV³. RPA-T4 blocks HIV binding and mixed lymphocyte reaction. The RPA-T4 antibody recognizes a different epitope than the OKT4 monoclonal antibody, and these antibodies do not cross-block binding to each other's respective epitopes.

The antibody was purified by affinity chromatography and conjugated with a fluorophore under optimal conditions.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Clone: RPA-T4

Specificity: CD4

Reactivity: Human

Format: cFluor^® B532*

Isotype: Mouse IgG1, κ

Tested Dilution: 5 µL / test

Application: Flow Cytometry

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

Formulation: Phosphate-buffered saline, pH 7.2, containing 0.09% sodium azide and 0.2% 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. Evans RL, et al. 1981. Immunol. 78:544
2. Muench M, et al. 1997. Blood 89:1364
3. Arno A et al. 1999. J. Infect. Dis. 180:56

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

^*cFluor^® B532 is equivalent to CF^®503R manufactured and provided by Biotium, Inc. under an Agreement between Biotium and Cytek (LICENSEE). The manufacture, use, sale, offer for sale, or import of the product is covered by one or more of the patents or pending applications owned or licensed by Biotium. The purchase of this product includes a limited, non-transferable immunity from suit under the foregoing patent claims for using only this amount of product for the purchaser’s own internal research. No right under any other patent claim, no right to perform any patented method, and no right to perform commercial services of any kind, including without limitation reporting the results of purchaser's activities for a fee or other commercial consideration, is conveyed expressly, by implication, or by estoppel.