Uses
The reagent is designed for Flow Cytometry analysis. Suggested working dilution is 1 μg/mL of sample. Indicated dilution is recommended starting point for use of this product. Working concentrations should be determined by the investigator.
General Description
CD3e molecule, ε (CD3E) is a polypeptide encoded by the CD3E gene in humans. It resides on chromosome 11. The CD3ε cytoplasmic domain of the T cell receptor binds to the inner leaflet of the plasma membrane (PM) and is accessible during early stages of T cell activation. It is specific for T lymphocytes and is found in Purkinje cells of the cerebellum as well as in gastric parietal cells of humans and other species. Cytoplasmic cyCD3 expression can only be seen during the early phase of NK-cell differentiation.
Biochem/physiol Actions
T-cell receptor-CD3 complex including CD3ε, CD3γ and CD3δ, plays a vital role in inducing early metabolic events that lead to T cell activation. Mutation in the CD3ε has been observed in T-B+ NK+ severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) patients.
