BALB/c splenocytes were stimulated with ConA for 3 days. Unstimulated (left) and stimulated (right) cells were stained with 0.5 µg of Armenian Hamster IgG Isotype Control FITC (cat. 11-4888) (open histogram) or 0.25 µg of Anti-Mouse/Rat CD278 (ICOS) FITC (filled histogram). Total viable cells were used for analysis.
Contents: Anti-Mouse/Rat CD278 (ICOS) FITC Catalog Number: 11-9949 Concentration: 0.5 mg/ml Formulation: Phosphate buffer pH 7.2, 150 mM NaCl, 0.09% NaN3 Storage Conditions: Store at 2-8°C. Do not freeze. Light sensitive material. Clone: C398.4A Host/Isotype: Armenian Hamster IgG
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*Functional Grade™ (FG™) Purified: Azide-free, sterile-filtered, and endotoxin < 0.001 ng/µg (unless otherwise noted). *Functional Grade™ (FG™) Biotin: Azide-free, sterile-filtered, and endotoxin < 0.05 ng/µg. Purified: Contains azide, not sterile-filtered, and not endotoxin tested.
Flow Cytometry Product Notes: Test Sizes: To accommodate multicolor flow cytometry, eBioscience is in the process of reducing test size volumes from 20 µl to 5 µl. Please check your antibody vial for the recommended test size. Fluorochrome Replacements: eBioscience is in the process of replacing all Alexa Fluor® 647 conjugated products with eFluor® 660 conjugated products.
Description
The C398.4A mAb reacts with ICOS (Inducible COStimulatory molecule), also known as H4/CRP-1/AILIM, and cross-reacts with mouse and rat ICOS. ICOS is a T cell specific activation molecule and a third member of the CD28/CTLA-4 family. A dimer of 47-57 kDa, ICOS is expressed on activated T cells, has potent costimulatory activity for T cell activation and proliferation and is required for humoral immune response. ICOS binds to its ligand on activated APC including B cells called B7h/B7RP-1, is thought to play a protective role in inflammatory autoimmune diseases and be involved in the development of Th2 cells. C398.4A is reported to display strong costimulation of proliferation of T cell clones, intermediate costimulation on activated T cells, and weak costimulation on fresh resting T cells. It is a good costimulator of IL-10 production especially from pre-activated cells that express high level of H4/ICOS. The epitope recognized by C398.4A is different from that bound by the ICOSL (i.e. C398.4A does not block binding of ICOSL).
Applications Reported
For research use only, not for diagnostic or therapeutic use. The C398.4A antibody has been reported for use in flow cytometric analysis.
Applications Tested
The C398.4A antibody has been tested by flow cytometric analysis of mouse ConA-activated (2 days) spleen cell suspensions. This can be used at less than or equal to 0.5 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 105 to 108 cells/test. It is recommended that the antibody be carefully titrated for optimal performance in the assay of interest.
References
Lucia, M. B., D. Buonfiglio, et al. 2000. Expression of the novel T cell activation molecule hpH4 in HIV-infected patients: correlation with disease status. AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses 16(6): 549-57. Buonfiglio, D., M. Bragardo, et al. 1999. Characterization of a novel human surface molecule selectively expressed by mature thymocytes, activated T cells and subsets of T cell lymphomas. Eur J Immunol 29(9): 2863-74. Redoglia, V., U. Dianzani, et al. 1996. Characterization of H4: a mouse T lymphocyte activation molecule functionally associated with the CD3/T cell receptor. Eur J Immunol 26(11): 2781-9. Arimura Y, Shiroki F, Kuwahara S, Kato H, Dianzani U, Uchiyama T, Yagi J. Akt is a neutral amplifier for Th cell differentiation. J Biol Chem. 2004 Mar 19;279(12):11408-16. Epub 2004 Jan 5. [activating]
