Human CD3/CD28 Antibody For T Cell Activation & Expansion
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bsAb CD3-CD28 Bispecific antibody against human CD3 and human CD28 for T cell expansion |
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100 µg 2 x 100 µg 4 x 100 µg |
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Bispecific T cell engager for effective T cell activation & expansion
T cell activation by Anti-hCD3-CD28
The bispecific antibody (bsAb) CD3-CD28 is designed to activate and expand enriched T cell populations or T cells from peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs).
Its efficacy in activating and expanding enriched CD4+ T cells in the presence of recombinant human IL-2 has been validated using imaging and flow cytometry (see figures).
Key features
- Cost-effective: 1 ml (100 µg/ml) activates and expands up to 100 Mio. T cells
- Simple: no need for magnetic beads, feeder cells, or specialized media
- Versatility: Compatible with transfection or transduction methods
Applications
- T cell research
- Cancer immunotherapy studies
- Understanding T cell responses to bacterial and viral infections
- Development of CAR-T cells
The bsAb CD3-CD28 is a fusion protein dimer comprising tandem single-chain variable fragments (scFv)2 from two monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). These mAbs were derived from the clones OKT3 and 15E8 targeting the human CD3 and CD28 receptors on the cell surface of human T cells, respectively. It mimics the natural cross-linking of these molecules by APCs in vivo and delivers the necessary signal 1 and signal 2 to the T cells for their activation and expansion. This so-called (scFv)2-(scFv)2-Fc molecule belongs to the family of IgG-like antibodies. It features an IgG1 Fc fragment, which contributes to increased solubility, serum half-life, as well as facilitated purification.
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Specifications
Target: Human CD3 (hCD3) and human CD28 (hCD28)
Clone: OKT3 (Anti-CD3 ) and 15E8 (Anti-CD28)
Capacity: 100 µg is sufficient to expand up to 100 Mio. T cells
Source: CHO (Chinese hamster ovary) cells
Formulation: Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered phosphate buffer solution (pH 7.4) containing 5% saccharose
Purity: Purified by affinity chromatography with >95% purity (SDS-PAGE)
Quality Control:
- The complete sequence of the bispecific antibody has been verified.
- The absence of bacterial contamination (e.g. lipoproteins and endotoxin) has been confirmed using HEK-Blue™ TLR cellular assays.
- Biological activity (activation and expansion of T cell populations) has been confirmed using cellular assays.
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Contents
bsAb CD3-CD28 is provided azide-free and lyophilized. It is available in three pack sizes:
- bsab-tex-1: 100 µg
- bsab-tex-2: 200 µg (2 x 100 µg)
- bsab-tex-4: 400 µg (4 x 100 µg)
Product is shipped at room temperature
Upon receipt, the product should be stored at -20°C.
Lyophilized products are stable for at least 1 year. Reconstituted antibody is stable for 1 year when aliquoted and stored at -20°C.
Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Details
T cell activation
Critical to almost all functions of the adaptive immune response is the activation of T cells, such as CD8+ cytotoxic T cells and CD4+ helper T cells. The activation of T cells requires two signals:
- Signal 1: TCR (CD3) engagement with the MHC:peptide complexes on antigen-presenting cells (APCs) [1] and
- Signal 2: A co-stimulatory signal delivered notably by the interaction between the T cell CD28 receptor and CD80 (B7.1) or CD86 (B7.2) on APCs [2].
Importantly, both signals are required for T cell proliferation, cytokine production (e.g. IL-2, IFN-γ), and cellular functions.
T cell-based immunotherapy is an effective strategy to treat a wide range of cancers. Such therapies rely on the ex-vivo activation and expansion of naturally occurring tumor-specific T cells that are otherwise only retrieved in small numbers from the patient's blood or tissues. Importantly, the inherent T cell immune‑modulating functions need to be preserved. A promising approach for the activation of T cells is the use of bispecific antibodies. These unique molecules bring together the specificities of two antibodies and can bind simultaneously to two separate and unique antigens or epitopes such as CD3 and CD28.
References:
1. Brameshuber, M. et al. 2018. Monomeric TCRs drive T cell antigen recognition. Nat Immunol 19, 487-496.
2. Esensten, J.H. et al. 2016. CD28 Costimulation: From Mechanism to Therapy. Immunity 44, 973-988.