The monoclonal antibody CXCR3-173 recognizes mouse CD183 also known as CXCR3. CD183 is a seven transmembrane G-protein liked chemokine receptor which binds three ligands; CXCL9 (mig), CXCL10 (IP-10)and CXCL11 (ITAC). CD183 as been shown to play a role in CD4 T cell responses to grafts. CXCR3 knockout mice have compromised allograft rejection responses. Expression is found on NK cells, a subset of T lymphocytes and a subset of Tregs as well as preferential expression on Th1-polarized cells. The antibody CXCR3-173 has been shown to affect chemotaxis in response to ligand. The presence of ligand eliminates staining with the antibody. In vivo addition of the antibody delays cardiac and pancreatic islet allograft rejection.

Applications Reported: This CXCR3-173 antibody has been reported for use in flow cytometric analysis.

Applications Tested: This CXCR3-173 antibody has been tested by flow cytometric analysis of mouse splenocytes. This can be used at less than or equal to 0.25 µg per test. A test is defined as the amount (µg) of antibody that will stain a cell sample in a final volume of 100 µL. Cell number should be determined empirically but can range from 10^5 to 10^8 cells/test. It is recommended that the antibody be carefully titrated for optimal performance in the assay of interest.

NovaFluor dyes are not compatible with DNA intercalating viability dyes. Do not use viability dyes such as propidium iodide, 7-actinomycin D (7-AAD) and DAPI. Invitrogen LIVE/DEAD Fixable Dead Cell stains are recommended for use with NovaFluor dyes.

Each NovaFluor conjugate or kit is shipped with CellBlox Blocking Buffer. Use this buffer whenever staining with NovaFluor conjugates, including single-color compensation controls using cells. Whenever possible, we recommend adding CellBlox Blocking Buffer to antibody cocktails/master mixes prior to combining with cells. Add 5 µL per sample (regardless of the number of NovaFluors in your panel) to use the antibody cocktail as intended. For single-color controls, use 5 µL of CellBlox Blocking Buffer per 100µL of cell sample containing 10^3 to 10^8 cells.

NovaFluor conjugates are based on Phiton™ technology utilizing novel nucleic acid dye structures that allow for engineered fluorescent signatures with consideration for spillover and spread impacts. Learn more

Excitation: 509 nm; Emission: 665 nm; Laser: 488 nm (Blue) Laser