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Anti-CD3 antibody CD3-12 is a rat monoclonal antibody that is used in CD3 Western blot, IHC, Flow cytometry. Suitable for Human, Mouse, Rat samples.

- Recombinant format ensures batch-to-batch consistency
- Trusted by researchers since 2004
- Cited in over 100 publications


Images

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD3 antibody [CD3-12] (AB11089), expandable thumbnail
  • Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-CD3 antibody [CD3-12] (AB11089), expandable thumbnail
  • Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-CD3 antibody [CD3-12] (AB11089), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-CD3 antibody [CD3-12] (AB11089), expandable thumbnail

Publications

Key facts

Isotype
IgG1
Host species
Rat
Storage buffer

pH: 7.2 - 7.4
Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide
Constituents: 59% PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA

Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal

Immunogen

  • Synthetic Peptide within Human CD3E. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link P07766

Reactivity data

Select an application
Product promiseTestedExpectedPredictedNot recommended
IHC-PWBFlow Cyt
Human
Not recommended
Expected
Tested
Mouse
Tested
Expected
Tested
Rat
Expected
Tested
Expected

Tested
Tested

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
5 µg/mL
Notes

1mM EDTA pH8.0 is recommended for this purpose.

Expected
Expected

Species
Rat
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
Notes

-

Not recommended
Not recommended

Species
Human
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species
Rat
Dilution info
1 µg/mL
Notes

-

Expected
Expected

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
1 µg/mL
Notes

-

Species
Human
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
1 µg/mL
Notes

Membrane permeabilization is recommended for this application. ab18407 - Rat monoclonal IgG1, is suitable for use as an isotype control with this antibody.

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
5 µg/mL
Notes

-

Expected
Expected

Species
Rat
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
Notes

-

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Target data

Function

Part of the TCR-CD3 complex present on T-lymphocyte cell surface that plays an essential role in adaptive immune response. When antigen presenting cells (APCs) activate T-cell receptor (TCR), TCR-mediated signals are transmitted across the cell membrane by the CD3 chains CD3D, CD3E, CD3G and CD3Z. All CD3 chains contain immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motifs (ITAMs) in their cytoplasmic domain. Upon TCR engagement, these motifs become phosphorylated by Src family protein tyrosine kinases LCK and FYN, resulting in the activation of downstream signaling pathways (PubMed:2470098). In addition of this role of signal transduction in T-cell activation, CD3E plays an essential role in correct T-cell development. Initiates the TCR-CD3 complex assembly by forming the two heterodimers CD3D/CD3E and CD3G/CD3E. Participates also in internalization and cell surface down-regulation of TCR-CD3 complexes via endocytosis sequences present in CD3E cytosolic region (PubMed:10384095, PubMed:26507128). In addition to its role as a TCR coreceptor, it serves as a receptor for ITPRIPL1. Ligand recognition inhibits T-cell activation by promoting interaction with NCK1, which prevents CD3E-ZAP70 interaction and blocks the ERK-NFkB signaling cascade and calcium influx (PubMed:38614099).

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Anti-CD3 antibody CD3-12 is a rat monoclonal antibody that is used in CD3 Western blot, IHC, Flow cytometry. Suitable for Human, Mouse, Rat samples.

- Recombinant format ensures batch-to-batch consistency
- Trusted by researchers since 2004
- Cited in over 100 publications

Key facts

Isotype
IgG1
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal
Immunogen
  • Synthetic Peptide within Human CD3E. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link P07766
Clone number
CD3-12
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Specificity

IHC-P is not recommended in Human samples.

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

Notes

Product Specifications

Anti-CD3 antibody [CD3-12] (ab11089) is a rat recombinant monoclonal antibody and is validated for use in in human, mouse, rat samples.
Anti-CD3 antibody [CD3-12] (ab11089) specifically detects CD3 (UniProt ID: P07766; Molecular weight: 21kDa) and is sold in 100 µg and 1 mg selling sizes.

Quality and Validation

Abcam's high quality manufacturing and validation processes ensure Anti-CD3 antibody [CD3-12] (ab11089) has high sensitivity and specificity alongside high lot-to-lot consistency and reproducibility.
Anti-CD3 antibody [CD3-12] (ab11089) has been cited over 104 times in peer reviewed journals and is trusted by the scientific community.
Anti-CD3 antibody [CD3-12] (ab11089) has 18 independent reviews from customers.

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Conjugation-ready, carrier free format available for antibody clone CD3-12 - Anti-CD3 antibody [CD3-12] - BSA and Azide free ab255972.
Antibody clone CD3-12 is also available pre-conjugated to a variety of labels for your convenience - FITC (FITC Anti-CD3 antibody [CD3-12] ab34722).

Target Information

CD3, or Cluster of Differentiation 3, is a protein complex and T cell co-receptor that plays a crucial role in the activation of T cells, which are essential for the immune response. In oncology, CD3 is particularly significant due to its involvement in cancer immunotherapy. CD3 is targeted to enhance the body's ability to fight cancer. Bispecific antibodies (bsAbs) that target CD3 and a tumor antigen bring T cells into close proximity with cancer cells, promoting their destruction.

This product has switched from a hybridoma to recombinant production method on 1st November 2024.

This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:

  • - High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
  • - Improved sensitivity and specificity
  • - Long-term security of supply
  • - Animal-free batch production

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4 product images

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD3 antibody [CD3-12] (ab11089), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD3 antibody [CD3-12] (ab11089)

    Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded Mouse spleen and kidney tissue labeling CD3 with ab11089 at 5 µg/mL, followed by a ready to use LeicaDS9800 (Bond™ Polymer Refine Detection). The immunostaining was performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND® RX instrument. Counterstained with Hematoxylin. Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed with Citrate buffer (pH 6.0, Epitope Retrieval Solution 1) for 20 mins.

  • Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-CD3 antibody [CD3-12] (ab11089), expandable thumbnail

    Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-CD3 antibody [CD3-12] (ab11089)

    Flow cytometric analysis of human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PMBCs) labelling CD3 with ab11089 at 5 µg/mL (right) compared with a Rat IgG1k isotype control (left).

  • Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-CD3 antibody [CD3-12] (ab11089), expandable thumbnail

    Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-CD3 antibody [CD3-12] (ab11089)

    Flow cytometric analysis of Mouse spleen cells labelling CD3 with ab11089 at 1 µg/mL (right) compared with a Rat IgG1k isotype control (left).

  • Western blot - Anti-CD3 antibody [CD3-12] (ab11089), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-CD3 antibody [CD3-12] (ab11089)

    Western blot analysis of ab11089 at 1 µg/mL.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-CD3 antibody [CD3-12] (ab11089) at 1 µg/mL

    Lane 1: Jurkat whole cell lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 2: Human thymus tissue lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 3: Mouse thymus tissue lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 4: Raji whole cell lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 5: Human brain tissue lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 6: Mouse brain tissue lysate at 20 µg

    Secondary

    Lanes 1 - 6: Goat Anti-Rat IgG H&L (IRDye® 800CW) at 1/20000 dilution

    Lanes 1 - 6: Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (IRDye® 680RD) preadsorbed at 1/20000 dilution

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