Purity:Purified by ion exchange chromatography following ammonium sulfate precipitation.
Form:Supplied as a liquid in 20mM Tris, pH 8.0, 150mM sodium chloride.
Specificity:Recognizes the 44kD antigen found on a sub-population of T-cells and activated B cells. These CD28+ CD8 cells are now known to be cytotoxic T-cell precursors. Will induce the proliferation of resting T lymphocytes. Does not react with B cells, granulocytes or monocytes. Does not crossreact with canine.