Application DetailsImmunohistochemistry (IHC-Frozen). A concentration of 1.0 µg/mL is recommended to detect CD4 in formalin/acetone fixed tissues. Biosensis recommends optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user.
TargetT-cell surface glycoprotein CD4
SpecificityThe specificity of this antibody has been confirmed by immunohistochemistry against the antigen. Human; rat;
Target Host SpeciesHuman
Species ReactivityHuman, Rat
Antibody HostMouse
Antibody TypeMonoclonal
Antibody IsotypeIgG
Clone NameCA-4
ConjugateUnconjugated
Immunogen DescriptionCD4 transfected mouse T-cell hybridoma 3DT followed by CD4+ human T-cell CEM cell line
Scientific BackgroundCD4 is a single-pass type I membrane protein expressed on the surface of T helper/inducer cells, regulatory T cells, monocytes, macrophages, dendritic cells and microglia.
General ReferencesAlmolda B. et al. CD4 microglial expression correlates with spontaneous clinical improvement in the acute Lewis rat EAE model. J Neuroimmunol. 2009 Apr 30;209(1-2):65-80. Jordan C.A. et al. Infection of brain microglial cells by human immunodeficiency virus type 1 is CD4 dependent. J Virol. 1991 Feb;65(2):736-42.