Detecting KIR2DL1 and 2DS1

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Cytology
Ashland Medical Center
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Company:

BioLegend

Product Name:

FITC anti-human CD158a/h (KIR2DL1/S1) Antibody

Catalog Number:

339504

Detecting KIRs (killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptors) on human natural killer cells is not always easy. We have found that some antibodies work better than others, despite the manufacturer's claims. This antibody gives a good signal and clear separation of positive vs. negative cells.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Applications

Flow Cytometry

Sample

Human natural killer cells

Primary Incubation

20uL of the antibody (neat) for 30 min on ice

Blocking Agent

Any generic human IgG

Secondary Incubation

N/A

Tertiary Incubation

N/A

Detection

Flow cytometry (LSR-II from BD)

Results Summary

The results show KIR2DL1/S1 on the x-axis, plotted against KIR2DL3 on the y-axis. (gates applied: lymphocytes/singlets/CD3neg/CD56pos)

Additional Notes

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Summary

The Good

Good separation

The Bad

N/A

The Bottom Line

Good antibody in a common flour (FITC)

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