Great Flow Cytometry Isotype Control

Biological Sciences
University of Idaho
Graduate student

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Company:

BioLegend

Product Name:

Alexa Fluor 488 Rat IgG2b, k Isotype Control

Catalog Number:

400625

I use flow cytometry to determine what immune cells respond during viral infection in mice. I chose this antibody because it was a recommended isotype control for two other antibodies I use.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Applications

Flow Cytometry

Sample

Murine lungs

Primary Incubation

0.06 ug/10^6 cells, 20 minutes on ice

Blocking Agent

Anti-mouse CD16/32

Secondary Incubation

No secondary

Tertiary Incubation

No tertiary

Detection

Flow cytometer

Results Summary

I was able to gate out background, which was very minimal, with the help of this antibody. It showed that there was little nonspecific binding occurring and increased confidence in the results.

Additional Notes

None

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Summary

The Good

Very easy to use and provides good results.

The Bad

No real drawbacks to the product.

The Bottom Line

I will continue to use this antibody for my flow cytometry control panel and would recommend it to others.

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