Human CD3/CD28 T Cell Activator Beads

Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Microbiology & Immunology
PhD Candidate

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Company:

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Product Name:

Dynabeads® Human T-Activator CD3/CD28 for T Cell Expansion and Activation

Catalog Number:

11132D

We tested these beads for activation and expansion of human CD8 and CD4 T cells. Activated cells are later used for transduction or cultured to expand purified cells.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Activation and expansion of human T cells

Starting Material

Purified human CD4 or CD8 T cells

Protocol Overview

Beads are washed with PBS and added to cell culture 25ul of beads per 10^6 cells in a 24 well plate. Examine the cultures daily for size, shape and proliferation.

Tips

Very straightforward

Results Summary

The cells looked well activated and expanded appropriately.

Additional Notes

None

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Summary

The Good

Good results

The Bad

Expensive

The Bottom Line

The beads work great for activation and expansion of human T cells. However plate bound aCD3/aCD28 as well as soluble antibodies work just as well at a fraction of the cost.

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