Please inquire for other applications or types of antibodies not listed below. The monoclonal antibody does not react with human B lymphocytes, monocytes and thrombocytes. Enumberation of CD57 positive cells in peripheral blood. Indirect staining on cryostat sections. Indirect immunofluorescence staining with analysis by FACS or fluorescence microscopy.
Mouse ascites fluid.
Monoclonal antibodies should be stored below -18Deg C. Repeated thawing and freezing may reduce the antibody activity and should be avoided. This antibody reacts with a carbohydrate antigen present on a subset of peripheral blood mononuclear cells involved in the Natural Killer activity, which is not MHC restricted. The antigen is not present on B cells, monocytes, red blood cells or platelets but is expressed on cells in neuroectodermal tissue. We recommend that each laboratory determine an optimum working titre for use in its particular application. However repeated warming to room temperature and re-cooling may result in a loss of activity and hence effective working titre.