Antigen: Cat MHC Class II, probably alpha chain specific).

Monoclonal Designation: CAG5-3D1.

Ig Isotype/subclass plus light chain: IgG2A kappa.

Specific reactivity: Cat MHC Class II, significant signal upregulation with FIV infection. Reacts with 16 of 16 individual cat lymphocyte membrane preparations.

Properties:

Western blot: using reducing gels this MAb gives band a major band at 36 kD against feline lymphocyte membranes, but gives minimum 32 kD band suggesting MHC Class II alpha chain specificity.

ELISA: Excellent probe.

Affinity Chromatography: Not known.

Immunofluoresence: Not known.

Immunohistocytochemistry: Not known.

Cytochemistry: MHC Class II like activity.

FACS Analysis: MHC Class II like activity. Preparation and supply: SpA purified from tissue culture supernatant and supplied in PBS pH 7.2 with 0.05% sodium azide as preservative. Biotin conjugated MAb also usually available. Pricing: $(US)425.00 per mg SpA purified; $(US)495.00 per mg SpA purified and biotin conjugated. Minimum order 1.0 mg.

MAb CAG5-3D1 references: Lerner, D.L., Grant, C.K., de Parseval, A., and Elder, J.H. FIV infection of IL-2 dependant and independent lymphocyte lines: host cell range distinctions and specific cytokine upregulation. Vet. Immunol. Immunopathol. 1998; 65: 277-297.

Other related Cat MHC Class II MAbs available: PF6J-6B1; PF8J-9B1