Staining of C57BL/6 splenocytes with 0.125 µg of Rat IgG2a κ Isotype Control PE (cat. 12-4321) (open histogram) or 0.125 µg of Anti-Mouse TIM4 PE (filled histogram). Total viable CD11c+ cells were used for analysis.
Contents: Anti-Mouse TIM4 PE Catalog Number: 12-5866 Concentration: 0.2 mg/ml Formulation: Phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.2, less than or equal to 0.09% NaN3 Storage Conditions: Store at 2-8°C. Do not freeze. Light sensitive material. Clone: 54 (RMT4-54) Host/Isotype: Rat IgG2a, κ
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Description
The monoclonal antibody 54 recognizes mouse Tim-4 (T cell, Ig, mucin). Unlike other Tim family members, Tim-4 is not expressed on T lymphocytes but rather found on antigen presenting cells such as lymphoid and myeloid DC’s and macrophages. Tim-4 has been shown to interact with Tim-1 thereby suggesting a role of Tim-4 in the balance of Th1/Th2 regulation. Additionally Tim-4 has been shown to be a receptor for phosphatidylserine and may play a role in engulfment of apoptotic cells. Expression is found on a subset of CD11c+ splenic cells.
Applications Reported
For research use only, not for diagnostic or therapeutic use. This 54 (RMT4-54) antibody has been reported for use in flow cytometric analysis.
Applications Tested
This 54 (RMT4-54) 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 105 to 108 cells/test. It is recommended that the antibody be carefully titrated for optimal performance in the assay of interest.
Please consider the use of a viability dye like 7-AAD (cat 00-6993) when staining for Tim-4.
References
Mizui M, Shikina T, Arase H, Suzuki K, Yasui T, Rennert PD, Kumanogoh A, Kikutani H. Bimodal regulation of T cell-mediated immune responses by TIM-4.
Int Immunol. 2008 May;20(5):695-708.
Rodriguez-Manzanet R, Meyers JH, Balasubramanian S, Slavik J, Kassam N, Dardalhon V, Greenfield EA, Anderson AC, Sobel RA, Hafler DA, Strom TB, Kuchroo VK. TIM-4 expressed on APCs induces T cell expansion and survival.
J Immunol. 2008 Apr 1;180(7):4706-13.
Kobayashi N, Karisola P, Peña-Cruz V, Dorfman DM, Jinushi M, Umetsu SE, Butte MJ, Nagumo H, Chernova I, Zhu B, Sharpe AH, Ito S, Dranoff G, Kaplan GG, Casasnovas JM, Umetsu DT, Dekruyff RH, Freeman GJ. TIM-1 and TIM-4 glycoproteins bind phosphatidylserine and mediate uptake of apoptotic cells.
Immunity. 2007 Dec;27(6):927-40.
