HCDM (Human cell differentiation molecules) is an organisation which runs workshops on human leukocyte differentiation antigens, characterizes CD molecules and supplements their list.
Antibodies that have been submitted to HLDA workshops are well characterized and hence reliable for flow cytometry for research and mainly for diagnostic customers. We decided to compare three workshopped anti-CD3 monoclonal antibodies TB3, UCHT1, and MEM-57 regarding their concentration-dependent signal course. First, we conjugated them with Alexa Fluor® 647 to the same F/P ratio, and the conjugates were purified by size-exclusion chromatography. All three antibodies were then analysed in duplicates using flow cytometry on human peripheral blood, and 5-point titration curves were plotted. MFI, stain index, as well as percentage of CD3+ lymfocytes among all lymphocytes were evaluated.
Dendritic cells represent a cornerstone of innate and adaptive immunity. We present here our antibodies to human dendritic cell markers, and a lineage cocktail for better gating of some dentritic cell types.
Exosomes have recently become a very popular topic. We present here our antibodies to exosomal markers.