Anti-CD3 (Early T Cell Marker)

The alpha-beta heterodimeric T-cell antigen receptor binds antigen in association with major histocompatibility complex proteins on host cell surfaces. These 2 disulfide-linked glycoproteins, TCRA and TCRB are associated on T-cell surfaces with a complex of proteins called CD3 (formerly T3). Human CD3 consists of at least 4 proteins: gamma, delta , epsilon, and zeta . The CD3-gamma/CD3-delta gene pair is within 300kb of the CD3-epsilon gene and therefore these genes form a tightly linked cluster on 11q23. The clustering may be significant in terms of their simultaneous activations during T-cell development. Application: Suitable for use in Immunohistochemistry and Immunofluorescence. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Immunohistochemistry (frozen): 1ug/ml, Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Storage and Stability: Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile dH20. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Reconstituted product is stable for 12 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.