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Anti-Human CD3 Monoclonal Antibody (Clone: OKT3) for Flow Cytometry

Engineered for High-Resolution T-Cell Immunophenotyping, TCR Internalization, and Receptor Occupancy Assays

Catalog No. Product Name Size List Price (US$) Quantity
PA007203.m2a Recombinant Anti-human CD3e Monoclonal Antibody (Clone: OKT3), Mouse IgG2a Kappa 50 ug 30.00
PA007203.m2a Recombinant Anti-human CD3e Monoclonal Antibody (Clone: OKT3), Mouse IgG2a Kappa 200 ug 60.00
PA007203.h1Fs Recombinant Anti-human CD3e Monoclonal Antibody (Clone: OKT3), Human IgG1 Fc Silent Kappa 50 ug 60.00
PA007203.h1Fs Recombinant Anti-human CD3e Monoclonal Antibody (Clone: OKT3), Human IgG1 Fc Silent Kappa 200 ug 120.00
PA007204.h1Fs-b Biotinylated Recombinant Anti-human CD3e Monoclonal Antibody (Clone: OKT3), Human IgG1 Fc Silent Kappa 50 ug 45.00
PA007204.h1Fs-b Biotinylated Recombinant Anti-human CD3e Monoclonal Antibody (Clone: OKT3), Human IgG1 Fc Silent Kappa 200 ug 90.00
Description

Background of Recombinant Anti-Human CD3 (Clone: OKT3) for Flow Cytometry

The recombinant anti-human cd3 okt3 monoclonal antibody engineered by Syd Labs specifically targets the CD3 epsilon (CD3ε) chain of the T-cell receptor (TCR)-CD3 complex. While the OKT3 clone is historically renowned for its profound in vivo immunomodulatory mechanisms and TCR internalization properties, this specific product portfolio is rigorously optimized for high-resolution okt3 flow cytometry assays. Binding exclusively to mature T cells and medullary thymocytes, it serves as a critical analytical tool for evaluating CD3 surface expression, tracking receptor occupancy, and monitoring dynamic T-cell phenotypic shifts in ex vivo and in vitro flow cytometry applications.

To overcome the inherent limitations of traditional hybridoma-derived reagents in complex immunophenotyping panels, Syd Labs provides this recombinant flow cytometry matrix in highly specialized formats. For standard direct staining and robust isotype matching, we offer the native okt3 mouse igg2a (kappa) architecture. More importantly, to completely resolve the pervasive challenge of false-positive background noise caused by non-specific binding to Fcγ receptors on macrophages and monocytes, our engineered human igg1 fc silent okt3 flow cytometry format utilizes precise constant-domain mutations to deliver ultra-clean gating. Furthermore, for signal amplification in low-abundance target detection, our biotinylated okt3 antibody seamlessly integrates with streptavidin-fluorophore cascades, maximizing your panel design flexibility.

PA007203.m2a: Non-conjugated Recombinant Anti-human CD3e Monoclonal Antibody (Clone: OKT3), Mouse IgG2a Kappa

Recombinant mouse IgG2a Monoclonal Antibody.
Clone: OKT3 or OKT-3.
Isotype: Mouse IgG2a kappa.
Source: The anti-human CD3 monoclonal antibody (clone: OKT3) was produced in mammalian cells.
Conjugation: non-conjugated.
Specificity/Sensitivity: The recombinant mouse monoclonal antibody (clone: OKT3) specifically binds to the human T cell receptor CD3.
Applications: Flow cytometry (FC), and Immunohistochemistry - Frozen (IHC-F).
Form of Antibody: 0.2 uM filtered solution, pH 7.4, no stabilizers or preservatives.
Purity: >95% by SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions and HPLC.

PA007203.h1Fs: Non-conjugated Recombinant Anti-human CD3e Monoclonal Antibody (Clone: OKT3), Human IgG1 Fc Silent Kappa

Recombinant human IgG1 Monoclonal Antibody with Fc silent mutation.
Clone: OKT3 or OKT-3.
Isotype: Human IgG1 Fc Silent Kappa.
Source: The anti-human CD3 monoclonal antibody (clone: OKT3) was produced in mammalian cells.
Conjugation: non-conjugated.
Specificity/Sensitivity: The recombinant OKT3 antibody specifically binds to the human T cell receptor CD3.
Applications: Flow cytometry (FC), and Immunohistochemistry - Frozen (IHC-F).
Form of Antibody: 0.2 uM filtered solution, pH 7.4, no stabilizers or preservatives.
Purity: >95% by SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions and HPLC.

PA007204.h1Fs-b: Biotinylated Recombinant Anti-human CD3e Monoclonal Antibody (Clone: OKT3), Human IgG1 Fc Silent Kappa

Recombinant human IgG1 monoclonal antibody with site-directed biotinylation through the Avi tag at the C-terminus of the antibody heavy chain.
Clone: OKT3 or OKT-3.
Isotype: Human IgG1 Fc Silent Kappa.
Source: The site-directed biotinylated anti-human CD3 monoclonal antibody (clone: OKT3) was produced in mammalian cells.
Conjugation: biotin-conjugated.
Specificity/Sensitivity: The site-directed biotinylated recombinant OKT3 antibody specifically binds to the human T cell receptor CD3.
Applications: Flow cytometry (FC) with various dye conjugation through streptavidin; conjugation to streptavidin agarose beads or streptavidin magnetic beads.
Form of Antibody: 0.2 uM filtered solution, pH 7.4, no stabilizers or preservatives.
Purity: >95% by SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions and HPLC.

Shipping: The antibody is shipped with ice pack. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.
Stability & Storage: Use a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
12 months from date of receipt, -20 to -70°C as supplied.
1 month from date of receipt, 2 to 8°C as supplied.

Syd Labs provides the following recombinant anti-human CD3 monoclonal antibodies for flow cytometry:
Recombinant Anti-human CD3e Monoclonal Antibody (Clone: OKT3)
Biotin Recombinant Anti-human CD3e Monoclonal Antibody (Clone: OKT3)
FITC Recombinant Anti-human CD3e Monoclonal Antibody (Clone: OKT3)
APC Recombinant Anti-human CD3e Monoclonal Antibody (Clone: OKT3)
PE Recombinant Anti-human CD3e Monoclonal Antibody (Clone: OKT3)
Pacific Blue Recombinant Anti-human CD3e Monoclonal Antibody (Clone: OKT3)
PerCP Recombinant Anti-human CD3e Monoclonal Antibody (Clone: OKT3)
PE/Cy5 Recombinant Anti-human CD3e Monoclonal Antibody (Clone: OKT3)
PE/Cy7 Recombinant Anti-human CD3e Monoclonal Antibody (Clone: OKT3)
iFluor 488 Recombinant Anti-human CD3e Monoclonal Antibody (Clone: OKT3)
iFluor 549 Recombinant Anti-human CD3e Monoclonal Antibody (Clone: OKT3)
iFluor 594 Recombinant Anti-human CD3e Monoclonal Antibody (Clone: OKT3)
iFluor 647 Recombinant Anti-human CD3e Monoclonal Antibody (Clone: OKT3)
iFluor 700 Recombinant Anti-human CD3e Monoclonal Antibody (Clone: OKT3)
APC/Cy7 Recombinant Anti-human CD3e Monoclonal Antibody (Clone: OKT3)
PerCP/Cy5.5 Recombinant Anti-human CD3e Monoclonal Antibody (Clone: OKT3)

References of anti-human CD3e antibody (OKT3):

References of anti-human CD3e antibody (OKT3) for Flow Cytometry

Key Application: Utilizing unlabelled OKT3 in a titration-based workflow to achieve fluorophore saturation, ensuring highly robust and reproducible biomarker expression analysis without compromising the binding activity of the CD3ε receptor.
Smith, N., et al. Cytometry A 2025. doi: 10.1002/cyto.a.24938
(Tags: okt3 flow cytometry; biomarker expression analysis; antibody titration workflow)

Frequently Asked Questions: OKT3 Flow Cytometry Optimization

Q: How does the "Fc Silent" OKT3 format improve my flow cytometry gating?

Non-specific binding to Fcγ receptors on monocytes and macrophages often creates high background noise in CD3 staining. Our Human IgG1 Fc Silent OKT3 format is engineered to eliminate this interaction, resulting in cleaner populations and more accurate CD3 T-cell gating in complex PBMC samples.

Q: Why choose OKT3 for flow cytometry instead of other clones like UCHT1?

While UCHT1 is the standard for routine surface staining, researchers often choose OKT3 flow cytometry when investigating TCR receptor occupancy, receptor internalization dynamics, or performing specific functional depletion studies. OKT3 is uniquely sensitive to the CD3ε chain conformation.

Q: Do you offer conjugated OKT3 for multi-color flow cytometry panels?

Yes. We provide recombinant okt3 antibody in various configurations, including biotinylated OKT3 for flexible signal amplification and direct-fluorophore conjugates. These are designed for seamless integration into multi-color panels for human T-cell immunophenotyping.

Q: How can I determine the saturating concentration of my OKT3 antibody?

To ensure robust results, we recommend a titration-based workflow. By testing serial dilutions of your OKT3 antibody against a secondary fluorophore, you can identify the exact concentration where the fluorescence signal plateaus, ensuring consistent biomarker expression analysis in your flow cytometry experiments.

Q: Will using OKT3 in flow cytometry cause unwanted T-cell activation?

OKT3 is a potent T-cell stimulant. When using it for okt3 flow cytometry analysis, we recommend working at 4°C to minimize receptor internalization and metabolic activation. If your goal is T-cell expansion rather than detection, please refer to our dedicated Functional/In Vivo Grade OKT3 page.

Syd Labs provides the following in vivo grade recombinant anti-human CD3 monoclonal antibodies:
Muromonab biosimilar, research grade, anti-human CD3 monoclonal antibody (Clone: OKT3)
Teplizumab biosimilar, research grade, anti-human CD3 monoclonal antibody (Clone: OKT3)
Foralumab biosimilar, research grade, anti-human CD3 monoclonal antibody (Clone: OKT3)
Recombinant Anti-human CD3 monoclonal antibody (Clone: OKT3)
Recombinant Anti-human CD3 monoclonal antibody (Clone: SP34-2)
Recombinant Anti-human CD3 monoclonal antibody (Clone: UCHT1)
Recombinant Anti-human CD3 monoclonal antibody (Clone: 12F6)

Syd Labs provides the following in vivo grade recombinant anti-human CD3 bispecific antibodies:
Recombinant Anti-human CD3 / CD3 Bispecific Antibody (Clone: OKT3 / UCHT1)
Recombinant Anti-human CD3 / CD3 Bispecific Antibody (Clone: OKT3 / SP34-2)
Recombinant Anti-human CD3 / CD3 Bispecific Antibody (Clone: SP34-2 / OKT3)

Syd Labs provides the following in vivo grade recombinant anti-mouse CD3 monoclonal antibodies:
Recombinant Anti-mouse CD3e monoclonal antibody (Clone: 145-2C11)
Recombinant Anti-mouse CD3e monoclonal antibody (Clone: 500A2)
Recombinant Anti-mouse CD3 monoclonal antibody (Clone: 17A2)
Recombinant Anti-mouse CD3e monoclonal antibody (Clone: KT3)

Syd Labs provides the following recombinant anti-human CD3 monoclonal antibodies for flow cytometry:
Recombinant Anti-human CD3 monoclonal antibody (Clone: OKT3) for flow cytometry
Recombinant Anti-human CD3 monoclonal antibody (Clone: UCHT1) for flow cytometry
Recombinant Anti-human CD3 monoclonal antibody (Clone: 12F6) for flow cytometry
Recombinant Anti-human CD3 monoclonal antibody (Clone: SP34-2) for flow cytometry

Syd Labs provides the following recombinant anti-mouse CD3 monoclonal antibodies for flow cytometry:
Recombinant Anti-mouse CD3 monoclonal antibody (Clone: 17A2) for flow cytometry
Recombinant Anti-mouse CD3e monoclonal antibody (Clone: 145-2C11) for flow cytometry
Recombinant Anti-mouse CD3e monoclonal antibody (Clone: 500A2) for flow cytometry
Recombinant Anti-mouse CD3e monoclonal antibody (Clone: KT3) for flow cytometry

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