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Product Overview
CD3ε is a 20 kD chain of the CD3/T cell receptor (TCR) complex, which is composed of two CD3ε, one CD3γ, one CD3δ, one CD3ζ (CD247), and a T cell receptor (α/β or γ/δ) heterodimer. It is found on all mature T lymphocytes, NK T cells, and some thymocytes. CD3, also known as T3, is a member of the immunoglobulin superfamily that plays a role in antigen recognition, signal transduction, and T cell activation.
Validated Applications & Recommended Dilutions
| Application | Recommended Dilution |
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| Flow Cytometry | See product datasheet |
Antibody Specifications
| Target | CD3 |
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| Host Species | Mouse |
| Clonality | Monoclonal |
| Isotype | Mouse IgG2a, κ |
| Conjugate | Elab Fluor®Violet 450 |
| Clone Number | OKT-3 |
| Purification | See datasheet |
| Concentration | 5 μL/Test |
Immunogen
Recombinant protein fragment; see full datasheet. UniProt: P07766.
Species Reactivity & Cross-Reactivity
Validated for: Human. Verify suitability in your sample type prior to use. For species or applications not listed in the datasheet, consult our technical team before purchase.
Storage & Handling
This product can be stored at 2-8°C for 12 months. Please protected from prolonged exposure to light and do not freeze.
Storage Buffer: Phosphate buffered solution, pH 7.2, containing 0.09% stabilizer and 1% protein protectant.
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This antibody is validated for flow cytometry applications. For intracellular targets, fix and permeabilize cells using a validated fixation/permeabilization kit (e.g., BD Cytofix/Cytoperm or similar) before staining. For surface markers, stain live or fixed cells without permeabilization. Always include a matched isotype control (Mouse IgG2a, κ, Mouse origin) at the same protein concentration as the test antibody to establish non-specific binding thresholds. Recommended starting dilution/concentration: see datasheet.
This antibody has been experimentally validated in: Human. Cross-reactivity with other species has not been systematically evaluated. If your sample species is not listed, assess immunogen sequence homology to your target species ortholog. The immunogen used is: "" — higher sequence identity between species increases the probability of cross-reactivity, but experimental validation with appropriate controls is necessary before drawing scientific conclusions.
This product can be stored at 2-8°C for 12 months. Please protected from prolonged exposure to light and do not freeze. Storage Buffer: Phosphate buffered solution, pH 7.2, containing 0.09% stabilizer and 1% protein protectant.. To maintain antibody activity, avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Aliquot into single-use volumes before first freeze. If working with the antibody frequently, keep a working stock at 4°C for up to 4 weeks — add 0.02% sodium azide to the working stock as a bacteriostatic agent if azide is not already present in the buffer. Monitor performance against a validated positive control when transitioning between storage aliquots or lots.
This monoclonal antibody (clone OKT-3) provides highly consistent, epitope-specific recognition of CD3, making it ideal for quantitative assays, multiplex panels, and studies requiring strict reproducibility across experiments and independent laboratories. Unlike polyclonal preparations, each production batch from a single hybridoma clone generates antibody with identical epitope specificity, affinity, and isotype — ensuring reliable signal comparison in longitudinal studies or multi-site collaborations. When citing this antibody in publications, include the clone designation (clone OKT-3) to enable third-party reproducibility verification.
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