Anti-CD59 (16.3A5, 1F5, 1F5 antigen, 20 kDa homologous restriction factor, CD59 glycoprotein, EJ16,

Human CD59 is a GPI anchored molecule that protects cells from complement-mediated lysis (1). Studies are progressing to determine the regulatory mechanism for CD59 expression (2). Applications: Suitable for use in Flow Cytometry. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Flow Cytometry: 5x10e5 cultured human HPB-MLT cells were incubated 45 min on ice with 80ul of anti-CD59 antibody at 5ug/ml. Cells were washed twice and incubated with Goat anti-Mouse IgG/FITC, after which they were washed three times, fixed and analyzed by FACS. Cells stained positive with a mean shift of 2.04 log10 fluorescent units when compared to a Mouse IgG1 negative control at a similar concentration., Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.