Anti-CD25 (Mouse) AF488 For FACS

Microbiology & Immunology
Columbia University
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Company:

Biolegend

Product Name:

Alexa Fluor 488 anti-mouse CD25

Catalog Number:

102018

Naive CD4+ T cells increase expression of CD25, a part of the high affinity IL2 receptor, following TCR stimulation. Expression of CD25 is a marker of efficient activation and also differentiates key subsets of CD4+ T cells, included Tregs, in vivo. We are interested in the induction of CD25 expression by CD4+ and CD8+ T cells following activation in the context of mTOR activation and metabolic perturbations. To assess the relationship between metabolic reprograming and markers of T cell activation, we routinely perform multi-color flow cytometry and monitor for CD25 upregulation following stimulation. We selected the AF488 conjugated antibody for multiplexing with other stains in our panel.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Applications

Flow Cytometry

Sample

Mouse CD4+ T cells

Primary Incubation

1:200, 20 mins, 4C

Blocking Agent

FACS buffer (2% FBS in PBS, 2mM EDTA)

Secondary Incubation

N/A

Tertiary Incubation

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Detection

BD Fortessa

Results Summary

Purified naive CD4+ T cells were activated in vitro with TCR stimulation in the presence of IL2. After 3 days in culture, cells analyzed for markers of activation and differentiation with a multi-color flow cytometry panel. Amongst cells that had proliferated, significant upregulation (>3 log difference in signal) of CD25 was detected, compared with cells that remained undivided. With standard compensation protocols, the AF488 conjugated antibody could be easily used in multi-color panels. Staining was compatible with formaldehyde fixation and permeablization using the eBioscience Foxp3 kit for transcription factor detection.

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Summary

The Good

Excellent separation of CD25+ cells; retains signal after aldehyde fixation; low price

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The Bottom Line

The AF488-conjugated anti-mouse CD25 antibody from Biolegend is an excellent choice for multi-color flow cytometry panels assaying T cell activation

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