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Questions? Please consult our answers to frequently asked questions at http://www.ebioscience.com/faq. DescriptionThe eBioRDR5 monoclonal antibody reacts with human CD127 (Interleukin-7 Receptor α). CD127 complexes with CD132, also known as the common γ chain (γc), to form the multi-functional IL-7 receptor (IL-7R). CD127 is a type I glycoprotein with a molecular weight of 75-80 kDa and is expressed by immature B cells through the early pre-B stage, by thymocytes during several stages of their development, and on most mature T cells, with transient down-regulation upon activation. Binding of IL-7 results in signal transduction which occurs through several tyrosine kinase pathways including the Jak/STAT pathway. IL-7 is indispensible for the development of lymphocytes, and the control of homeostatic proliferation of T-cells in the periphery. In addition, IL-7R signaling is know to be involved in the regulation of T cell receptor (TCR) locus rearrangement in γδ T cells. Interestingly, recently it has been demonstrated that CD127 expression is down-regulated on CD4+CD25+ regulatory T cells (T regs). While the co-expression of CD4 and CD25 has become widely used as an indicator of T regs, this method of identification may also include cells without suppressive activity. It has clearly been shown that CD4+CD25+ cells that have down-regulated the expression of CD127 are significantly more highly-enriched for the regulatory T population, as defined by expression of the T reg-specific transcription factor Foxp3 and the suppressive activity of these cells, in vitro. Binding of the eBioRDR5 monoclonal antibody to PBMCs is blocked by pre-incubation of the cells with recombinant human IL-7 (cat. 14-8079). Applications ReportedFor research use only, not for diagnostic or therapeutic use. This eBioRDR5 antibody has been reported for use in flow cytometric analysis. The photo-emission properties and compensation required for Alexa Fluor® 750 are similar to APC-Cy7; however Alexa Fluor® 750 has several advantages when compared to APC-Cy7. The Alexa Fluor® 750 has peak emission of 779 nm, and usually has a slightly higher mean fluorescent intensity when compared to the same clone conjugated with APC-Cy7, which has peak emission of 767 nm. Furthermore, Alexa Fluor® 750 is considered to be a more photostable fluorochrome as compared with APC-Cy7. It is advised not to use fixatives with Alexa Fluor® 750 as this may lead to degradation of the fluorochrome and loss of staining. Applications TestedThis eBioRDR5 antibody has been pre-titrated and tested by flow cytometric analysis of normal human peripheral blood cells. This can be used at 20 μl (0.25 μg) per 100 μl blood (or per 1 million cells in 100 μl total staining volume). References
Goodwin RG, Friend D, Ziegler SF, Jerzy R, Falk BA, Gimpel S, Cosman D, Dower SK, March CJ, Namen AE, et al. Cloning of the human and murine interleukin-7 receptors: demonstration of a soluble form and homology to a new receptor superfamily. Cell. 1990 Mar 23;60(6):941-51. Corcoran AE, Smart FM, Cowling RJ, Crompton T, Owen MJ, Venkitaraman AR. The interleukin-7 receptor alpha chain transmits distinct signals for proliferation and differentiation during B lymphopoiesis. EMBO J. 1996 Apr 15;15(8):1924-32. Maraskovsky E, O'Reilly LA, Teepe M, Corcoran LM, Peschon JJ, Strasser A. Bcl-2 can rescue T lymphocyte development in interleukin-7 receptor-deficient mice but not in mutant rag-1-/- mice. Cell. 1997 Jun 27;89(7):1011-9. Liu W, Putnam AL, Xu-Yu Z, Szot GL, Lee MR, Zhu S, Gottlieb PA, Kapranov P, Gingeras TR, de St Groth BF, Clayberger C, Soper DM, Ziegler SF, Bluestone JA. CD127 expression inversely correlates with FoxP3 and suppressive function of human CD4+ T reg cells. J Exp Med. 2006 Jul 10;203(7):1701-11. Seddiki N, Santner-Nanan B, Martinson J, Zaunders J, Sasson S, Landay A, Solomon M, Selby W, Alexander SI, Nanan R, Kelleher A, Fazekas de St Groth B. Expression of interleukin (IL)-2 and IL-7 receptors discriminates between human regulatory and activated T cells. J Exp Med. 2006 Jul 10;203(7):1693-700. Related ProductsCat. 27-4714 Allophycocyanin-Alexa Fluor® 750 (APC-Alexa Fluor® 750) Mouse IgG1, K Isotype Control (APC-Cy7 Equivalent) Alexa Fluor® and Pacific Blue® are registered trademarks of and licensed under patents assigned to Molecular Probes, Inc. for research use only. This product is subject to an agreement between Molecular Probes, Inc. and eBioscience, and the manufacture, use, sale or import of this product may be subject to one or more U.S. patents, pending applications and corresponding foreign equivalents, owned by Molecular Probes, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Invitrogen Corp). The purchase of this product conveys to the buyer the non-transferable right to use the purchased amount of the product for life science research or as an ASR. The buyer cannot use this product for manufacturing or for any other screening (specifically including use in combination with microarrays or High Content Screening) or testing purpose, other than as an ASR. For information on purchasing a license to this product for purposes other than life science research or use as an ASR, contact Molecular Probes, Inc. |
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