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Mouse Monoclonal CD2 antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 647. Suitable for IHC-P, Flow Cyt and reacts with Rat samples. Cited in 1 publication.

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-CD2 antibody [OX34] (AB256295), expandable thumbnail
  • Flow Cytometry - Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-CD2 antibody [OX34] (AB256295), expandable thumbnail

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Key facts

Isotype
IgG2a
Host species
Mouse
Conjugation
Alexa Fluor® 647
Excitation/Emission
Ex: 650nm, Em: 665nm
Storage buffer

Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide
Constituents: PBS, 30% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1% BSA

Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal

Immunogen

  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Reactivity data

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Product promiseTestedExpectedPredictedNot recommended
IHC-PFlow Cyt
Rat
Tested
Tested

Tested
Tested

Species
Rat
Dilution info
1/250
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Tested
Tested

Species
Rat
Dilution info
1/2500
Notes

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Target data

Function

CD2 interacts with lymphocyte function-associated antigen CD58 (LFA-3) and CD48/BCM1 to mediate adhesion between T-cells and other cell types. CD2 is implicated in the triggering of T-cells, the cytoplasmic domain is implicated in the signaling function.

Alternative names

CD2, SRBC, T-cell surface antigen CD2, Erythrocyte receptor, LFA-2, LFA-3 receptor, Rosette receptor, T-cell surface antigen T11/Leu-5

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Mouse Monoclonal CD2 antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 647. Suitable for IHC-P, Flow Cyt and reacts with Rat samples. Cited in 1 publication.

Key facts

Isotype
IgG2a
Conjugation
Alexa Fluor® 647
Excitation/Emission
Ex: 650nm, Em: 665nm
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal
Immunogen
  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.
Clone number
OX34
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein G
Light chain type
kappa
Concentration
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Storage

Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage duration
1-2 weeks
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle, Stable for 12 months at -20°C, Store in the dark

Notes

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Supplementary info

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Activity summary

CD2 also known as T11 or LFA-2 acts as a cell surface glycoprotein expressed mainly on T-cells natural killer cells and thymocytes. This protein has a molecular mass of approximately 50-55 kDa. CD2 plays a critical role in facilitating cell-cell adhesion and signal transduction. It serves as a receptor for the CD58 ligand on antigen-presenting cells supporting the interaction between T-cells and these cells. By enhancing adhesion CD2 contributes to the formation of the immunological synapse necessary for effective immune response.

Biological function summary

The functioning of CD2 helps in the modulation of immune responses and T-cell activation. CD2 participates in signal transduction leading to cytokine production and proliferation. It is associated with the immunological synapse complex working closely with other surface molecules like Lck and CD3 to promote T-cell responses. This collaboration is vital for the development and function of immune cells driving adaptive immunity.

Pathways

CD2 engages in pathways integral to T-cell activation and signal transduction. A well-known pathway involving CD2 is the TCR (T-cell Receptor) signaling pathway where it partners with CD3 to initiate T-cell activation. Additionally CD2 influences the LAT (Linker for Activation of T-cells) pathway contributing to downstream signaling cascades that involve various signaling proteins such as Lck and ZAP-70 ensuring proper T-cell function.

Associated diseases and disorders

CD2 shows connections to autoimmune diseases and cancers. For instance its involvement in abnormal T-cell activation links CD2 to autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. Also various leukemias demonstrate altered CD2 expression suggesting a role in cancer pathogenesis. Through these disease states CD2's interaction with the CD58 protein becomes critical as this interaction affects the activity of T-cells in the disease milieu influencing disease progression and treatment outcomes.

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2 product images

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-CD2 antibody [OX34] (ab256295), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-CD2 antibody [OX34] (ab256295)

    IHC image of CD2 staining in a section of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded normal rat spleen*.

    The section was pre-treated using heat mediated antigen retrieval with sodium citrate buffer (pH6) in a Biocare Medical NxGen pressure cooker using retrieval settings of 110°C for 20 minutes. Non-specific protein-protein interactions were then blocked in TBS containing 0.025% (v/v) Triton X-100, 0.3M (w/v) glycine and 1% (w/v) BSA for 1h at room temperature. The section was then incubated overnight at +4°C in TBS containing 0.025% (v/v) Triton X-100 and 1% (w/v) BSA with ab256295 at 1/250 dilution (shown in red). Nuclear DNA was labeled with DAPI (shown in blue). The section was then mounted using Fluoromount®.

    Image was taken with a confocal microscope (Leica-Microsystems, TCS SP8).

    For other IHC staining systems (automated and non-automated), customers should optimize variable parameters such as antigen retrieval conditions, antibody concentrations and incubation times.

  • Flow Cytometry - Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-CD2 antibody [OX34] (ab256295), expandable thumbnail

    Flow Cytometry - Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-CD2 antibody [OX34] (ab256295)

    Lewis rat splenocytes stained with ab256295 (right) or mouse IgG2aκ Alexa Fluor® 647 isotype (left). Lewis rat splenocytes were incubated for 30 min on ice in 1x PBS / 10 % rat serum to block FC receptors and non-specific protein-protein interaction followed by the antibody (ab256295) or mouse IgG2aκ Alexa Fluor® 647 isotype (1x 106 in 100 µl at 0.2 µg/ml (1/2500)) for 30 min on ice. The cells were simultaneously stained with CD3.

    Acquisition of >30,000 events were collected using a 40 mW Red laser (640nm) and 670/14 bandpass filter. Events were gated on viable lymphocytes.

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