Use of Leu3a/3b for the accurate determination of CD4 subsets for measurement of intracellular cytokines

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Background: Identification of human T-helper cell subsets is possible by measurement of intracellular cytokines after coincubation of lymphocytes with phorbol myristate acetate (PMA), calcium ionophore, and brefeldin A for up to 20 h. However, exposure to PMA leads to internalization of membrane CD4 and to loss of resolution of the CD4+ cells. Detection of CD3+CD8- cells or preselection of CD4+ cells prior to stimulation is more cumbersome than direct measurement of CD4+ cells. We report the use of the Leu3a/Leu3b multiclone for the accurate determination of CD4 cells after PMA stimulation. Methods: Peripheral blood lymphocytes were isolated from healthy normal donors and the proportion of CD3+ /CD4+ T cells was determined by flow cytometry before and after incubation with PMA, calcium ionophore, and brefeldin A for 20 h using a variety of anti-CD4 monoclonal antibodies. Results: The Leu3a/3b multiclone reagent was the only anti-CD4 monoclonal antibody capable of resolving more than 98% of the initial CD4+ events after incubation with PMA. Conclusions: The higher signal-to-noise ratio associated with Leu3a3b reagent, compared with other CD4-specific antibodies available, allows the direct and accurate identification of the CD4 subset even after PMA treatment of cells. © 2001 Wiley-Liss, Inc.

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Styles, J. A., Clark, H., Festing, M. F. W., & Rew, D. A. (2001). Use of Leu3a/3b for the accurate determination of CD4 subsets for measurement of intracellular cytokines. Cytometry, 44(2), 148–152. https://doi.org/10.1002/1097-0320(20010601)44:2<148::AID-CYTO1094>3.0.CO;2-6

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