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Mouse Naïve CD4 T Cell Isolation Kit (Column-Based)

Mouse Naïve CD4 T Cell Isolation Kit (Column-Based)

Catalog Number: S0K1001 Reactivity: Mouse Conjugation: Brand: Starter
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Product Specification


Format

1 mL Mouse Naïve CD4 T Cell Biotin-Antibody Cocktail

1mL Streptavidin Beads

1mL Mouse CD44 Nanobeads

Capacity

Suitable for a total cell count of 1×10⁹, and can perform up to 100 sorting runs.

Principle of Separation

This kit employs a column-based negative selection method to isolate naïve CD4 T cells from mouse spleens. In this negative selection process, non‑naïve CD4 T cells are labeled with biotin‑conjugated antibodies, and the cells are then incubated with streptavidin‑nanomagnetic beads. As a result, the non‑target cells become bound to the magnetic beads via the antibody complexes, while the target naïve CD4 T cells remain unlabeled. The cell suspension is subsequently loaded onto the separation column; under the influence of a magnetic field, the magnetically labeled non‑target cells are retained within the column, whereas the unlabeled naïve CD4 T cells elute by gravity into the collection tube. The resulting supernatant represents the enriched fraction of naïve CD4 T cells after removal of the non‑target cells.

Applications in cell sorting Naïve CD4 T cells in their unmanipulated, native state are sorted from a single-cell suspension of fresh mouse spleen and can be used for a variety of downstream functional assays.
Reactivity Mouse
Magnetic Bead Size 20 nm
Separation Method Column-Based
Selection Strategy Negative Selection
Stability & Storage

Store protected from light at 2–8°C; do not freeze.

Background

Mouse naive CD4⁺ T cells (initial CD4-positive T lymphocytes) are mature CD4⁺ T cells that have not yet encountered specific antigens and have not undergone activation, proliferation, or differentiation. By flow cytometry, their canonical phenotype is defined as CD4⁺CD44⁻CD62L⁺. CD62L (L-selectin) is a key receptor for lymph node homing, highly expressed on quiescent naive T cells; upon cell activation or exposure to mechanical or thermal stress, it is rapidly cleaved and shed by the ADAM17 metalloprotease. CD44 is an adhesion molecule characteristic of activated and memory T cells, and is barely expressed on resting naive CD4⁺ T cells. Based on these features, naive T cells (CD44⁻CD62L⁺), central memory T cells (CD44⁺CD62L⁺), and effector memory T cells (CD44⁺CD62L⁻) can be precisely distinguished. Cell purity is a critical prerequisite for functional assays involving naive CD4⁺ T cells. This kit employs immunomagnetic bead-based negative selection: biotinylated antibodies specifically label non-target cells, including B cells, CD8⁺ T cells, myeloid cells, and activated/memory T cells, which are then selectively removed using streptavidin-conjugated magnetic beads. Throughout the process, the target naive CD4⁺ T cells remain unlabeled and untouched, thereby maximizing preservation of their quiescent phenotype, viability, and differentiation potential. This approach efficiently yields high-purity, highly active, unactivated "untouched" naive CD4⁺ T cells, suitable for various experimental applications such as in vitro polarization, cell activation assays, and studies of immune mechanisms.

Protocol

NoteThis kit does not include sorting buffer; please provide it separately. The corresponding Stater product number is:S0D3018.

withL Separation ColumnFor example

Steps

Operating Instructions

Dosage and timing

Cell processing and labeling

1

The spleen was harvested from mice, passed through a 40-μm sterile filter to prepare a single-cell suspension, and subjected to red blood cell lysis using Red Blood Cell Lysis Buffer (without fixative, 1X) (Cat: S0D9002) prior to cell counting.

Note:Throughout the grinding, filtration, and washing steps, use pre-cooled reagents and handle samples gently; avoid vigorous vortexing. It is recommended to count cells after staining with AO/PI. For splenic cells, centrifuge at 400 g for 7 minutes.

Prepare the sample

2

Using 100 μL of pre-cooledMagSep Separation BufferResuspend to 1 × 10⁷cell;

Note:Reagents are adjusted proportionally based on the sample volume; retain a pre-sorting sample for testing the naïve CD4 percentage.

1 × 10⁷cells/100 μL

3

Add 10 μL of the Mouse Naive CD4 T cell Biotin Antibody Cocktail to the sample and gently mix.

Note:In this step, the mixture can be gently mixed by pipetting up and down 2–3 times.

10 μL/100 μL

4

Incubate the antibodies and cells in the cocktail at 2–8°C for 10 minutes.

Incubate at 2–8°C for 10 min.

5

Add 10 times the cell volume of pre-cooledMagSep Separation BufferWash the cells, centrifuge at 400g for 7 minutes, discard the supernatant, and resuspend to the original volume.

Centrifuge at 400g for 7 minutes.

6

Mix the Streptavidin Beads thoroughly, then add 10 μL of Streptavidin Beads to the sample.

10 μL/100 μL

7

Mix the Mouse CD44 Nanobeads well, then add 10 μL of Mouse CD44 Nanobeads to the sample;

10 μL/100 μL

8

Gently mix the magnetic beads and cells, and incubate at 2–8°C for 5 minutes;

Incubate at 2–8°C for 5 minutes

Cell sorting

9

In the column-based magnetic separator, install the L Separation Column and add 3 mLMagSep Separation Bufferto rinse the separation column;

Rinse the separation column

10

Add the cells to the separation column and collect the target cells using a collection tube;

Note:The cell volume should be at least 1 mL; if insufficient, useMagSep Separation Bufferto make up the volume; the cells that drip down under gravity are the target cells;

Collect the target cells

11

Add 3 mL ofMagSep Separation Bufferthree times to collect the target cells;

Note:This step elutes and sorts the unlabeled target cells, increasing the yield.

Collect the target cells

Notes:1. Pay attention to the maximum capacity of the separation column: the S Separation Column can handle a maximum of 1×10⁷ labeled cells;the L Separation Column can handle a maximum of 1×10⁸ labeled cells.;

2. Throughout the entire process, carefully control the temperature. Keep the sorting buffer pre-cooled at all times, and proceed with subsequent experiments immediately after sorting. For flow cytometry, perform staining in the dark at 2–8°C to avoid prolonged exposure at room temperature.


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Validation Data

Naïve CD4 T cells were enriched from mouse splenocytes using a column-based sorting kit. Cells were stained with the fluorescent antibodies CD4-Pacific Blue (SDT Cat: S0B5831), CD44-FITC (SDT Cat: S0B5452), and CD62L-Alexa Fluor® 647 (SDT Cat: S0B1699). Gating was performed on live cells (Live+), and the proportion of Naïve CD4 T cells (CD4+CD44-CD62L+) in the sorted fraction was determined. Flow cytometry analysis revealed that the purity of the sorted Naïve CD4 T cells was 93.7%.