The GK1.5 monoclonal antibody reacts with the mouse CD4. The CD4 antigen is a 55 kDa cell surface type I membrane glycoprotein belonging to the immunoglobulin superfamily. CD4 acts as a co-receptor which in cooperation with the T cell receptor (TCR) interacts with class II MHC molecules displayed by antigen presenting cells (APC). CD4 is expressed by the majority of thymocytes, most helper T cells, a subset of NK-T cells and weakly by dendritic cells and macrophages. CD4 plays an important role in the development of T cells and is required for mature T cells to function optimally. The GK1.5 antibody has been shown to compete with clones YTS 177 and YTS 191 for CD4 binding. Isotype Rat IgG2b, κ Recomended Isotype Control(s) InVivoMAb rat IgG2b isotype control, anti-keyhole limpet hemocyanin Recommended InVivoPure Dilution Buffer InVivoPure pH 6.5 Dilution Buffer Immunogen Mouse CTL clone V4 Reported Applications in vivo CD4+ T cell depletion Flow cytometry Western blot Endotoxin <2EU/mg (<0.002EU/μg) Determined by LAL gel clotting assay Purity >95% Determined by SDS-PAGE Formulation PBS, pH 6.5 Contains no stabilizers or preservatives Sterility 0.2 μM filtered Production Purified from tissue culture supernatant in an animal free facility Purification Protein G Storage Undiluted at 4°C in the dark References SDS Sheet