Anti-FOXP3 (Forkhead Box P3, AIID, DIETER, IPEX, JM2, PIDX, SCURFIN, XPID) (FITC)

One of the many immunotolerance mechanisms that the immune system has developed to distinguish between self and non-self antigens is regulatory T cells or Tregs. Several elegant experiments using transgenic mice and retrovirus-mediated over expression studies, have led to the identification of FOXP3, a trascription factor, as a specific molecular marker essential for the development and function of Tregs. The primary evidence regarding the involvement of FOXP3 in the development of Tregs was provided in patients suffering from IPEX, a rare and fatal human autoimmune disease. The emergence of Tregs and the role of FOXP3 as a critical player in the negative control of various normal and pathological immune responses holds great promise for the development of novel therapies for autoimmune diseases. Applications: Suitable for use in Flow Cytometry. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Flow Cytometry (Intracellular): 10ul labels1x10e6 cells, Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Positive Control: Human PBMC, mouse splenocytes, Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. FITC conjugates are sensitive to light.