CD4 is a 55kD type I transmembrane glycoprotein and a member of the immunoglobulin superfamily. It is a specific marker for T lymphocytes, monocytes, macrophages, and dendritic cells. Through interaction of MHC-II, CD4 facilitates cell-cell interaction, thymic differentiation, and activation of downstream signaling cascades. HIV infection of T-cells is instigated through binding of HIV to CD4. The OKT4 binds to the D3 domain of CD4 and does not inhibit HIV binding.
mFluor fluorescent labeling dyes are developed specifically for flow cytometry applications to enable optimal multi-color detection. These dyes are excellent alternatives to the phycoprotein-based tandems that are quite difficult to couple to an antibody or other biomolecules and offer greater light stability and brighter fluorescence. The mFluor 450 fluorophore is a great alternative to these dyes: V450, Pacific Blue, VioBlue®, eFluor® 450, Brilliant Violet 421 and Super Bright 436. Do you need an antibody for an antigen you don't see on our website? Do you need a different conjugation than what we have listed? We have a wide selection of antigens with a variety of conjugations available. Please reach out to us at support@geneseesci.com.