CellXVivo Mouse Th1 Cell Differentiation Kit

Name: CellXVivo Mouse Th1 Cell Differentiation Kit
Brand: R&D Systems
SKU: CDK018
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Product Datasheet / COA / SDS

For the differentiation of Th1 cells from a preparation of CD4+ T cells isolated from mouse splenocytes.

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Summary for CellXVivo Mouse Th1 Cell Differentiation Kit

Kit Summary

For the differentiation of Th1 cells from a preparation of CD4+ T cells isolated from mouse splenocytes.

Key Benefits

Provides optimized reagents needed to induce Th1 differentiation
Yields ~80 x 10⁷ CD4⁺ T cells, of which 70-90% are IFN-γ⁺ Th1 polarized
Contains high quality bioactive proteins
Includes straightforward procedures
Does not require specialized instrumentation

Why Expand and Differentiate Mouse Th1 and Th2 Cells Ex Vivo?

T helper type 1 (Th1) cells are a lineage of CD4⁺ effector T cells that promote cell-mediated immune responses against intracellular viral and bacterial pathogens. Enhanced Th1 responses are associated with autoimmune diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, and type-1 diabetes. Differentiation of CD4⁺ effector T cells into the Th1 lineage is promoted by cytokines such as IL-12 and IFN-gamma. Th1 cells secrete IFN-gamma, IL-10, and TNF-alpha. The CellXVivo™ Mouse Th1 Cell Differentiation Kit contains optimized reagents for Th1 differentiation from naïve CD4⁺ cells.

Kit Contents

This kit contains the following reagents for the ex vivo differentiation of mouse Th1 cells.

Hamster Anti-Mouse CD3, Th1
Mouse Th1 Reagent 1
Mouse Th1 Reagent 2
Mouse Th1 Reagent 3
Mouse Th1 Reagent 4
Reconstitution Buffer 1
Reconstitution Buffer 2
20X Wash Buffer

The quantity of components in this kit is sufficient to differentiate approximately 8 x 10⁶ naïve CD4⁺ T cells, and generate 8 x 10⁷ CD4⁺ cells of which 70-90% are IFN-gamma⁺ Th1 polarized cells.

Note: Results may vary due to strain, age, and/or the health of the mice used for isolation.

Stability and Storage

Store the unopened kit at ≤-20 °C. Do not use past the kit expiration date.

Limitations

FOR LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY. NOT FOR USE IN DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES.
The safety and efficacy of this product in diagnostic or other clinical uses has not been established.
This reagent should not be used beyond the expiration date indicated on the label.
Results may vary due to variations among cells derived from different donors.

Product Specifications for CellXVivo Mouse Th1 Cell Differentiation Kit

Species

Mouse

Scientific Data Examples for CellXVivo Mouse Th1 Cell Differentiation Kit

	Th1-differentiated Mouse CD4+ Cells Secrete High Levels of IFN-gamma. Mouse naïve CD4⁺ T cells were differentiated for 6 days using the reagents included in this kit. On day 6 of differentiation cells were harvested and re-stimulated with Anti-Mouse CD3 and Anti-Mouse CD28 overnight. The cell culture supernatant was collected and cytokine secretion was determined using the Mouse IFN-gamma Quantikine^®ELISA Kit (Catalog # MIF00), the Mouse IL-4 Quantikine^®ELISA Kit (Catalog # M4000B), and the Mouse IL-17 Quantikine^® ELISA Kit (Catalog # M1700).
	Upregulation of T-bet, TNF-alpha, and IL-18R alpha in Th1-polarized Mouse CD4 Cells. Mouse CD4 cells were isolated and differentiated into Th1 cells using the CellXVivo^™ Mouse Th1 Cell Differentiation Kit. Differentiated mouse Th1 cells (A, B, C) and naïve mouse CD4 cells (D, E, F) were analyzed by flow cytometry for (A, D) T-bet expression using Human T-bet/TBX21 Alexa Fluor^®488-conjugated Antibody (Catalog # IC53851G), (B, E) TNF-alpha expression using Mouse TNF-alpha PE-conjugated Antibody (Catalog # IC410P), and (C, F) IL-18R alpha expression using Mouse IL-18 R alpha /IL-1 R5 APC-conjugated Antibody (Catalog # FAB1216A). Cells were also gated on CD4 expression using the Mouse CD4 Alexa Fluor^®700-conjugated Antibody (Catalog # FAB554N). Differentiated mouse Th1 cells were stimulated with Cell Activation Cocktail (Tocris^®, Catalog # 5476) for 4 hours prior to antibody staining. Quadrants were determined by naïve CD4 T cells expression levels.
	Intracellular Cytokine Staining of Differentiated Mouse Th1 Cells. Flow cytometry data of mouse naïve CD4⁺T cells (A, C) and differentiated Th1 cells (B, D) generated using reagents included in this kit. After 6 days of differentiation, naïve CD4⁺cells or differentiated Th1 cells were stimulated with Cell Activation Cocktail (Tocris^®, Catalog # 5476) and stained with conjugated Anti-Mouse IFN-gamma (R&D Systems, Catalog # IC485), Anti-Mouse IL-4 (Clone 11B11), and Anti-Mouse IL-17A (Novus Biologicals, Catalog # NBP1-72027) Monoclonal Antibodies. Quadrants were set based on isotype-stained controls.

Preparation & Storage

Shipping Conditions	The product is shipped with dry ice or equivalent. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.
Storage	Store the unopened product at -20 to -70 °C. Use a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Do not use past expiration date.

Assay Procedure

Refer to the product datasheet for complete product details.

Briefly, CD4+ T cells isolated from mouse splenocytes are differentiated ex vivo into the Th1 phenotype with reagents provided in this kit and using the following procedure:

Isolate CD4⁺ T cells from mouse splenocytes
Culture CD4⁺ T cells in reagents provided in kit
Verify Th1 cell expansion after 6 days in culture

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Reagents Provided

**This kit contains the following reagents for the ex vivo differentiation of mouse Th1 cells.**

Hamster Anti-Mouse CD3, Th1
Mouse Th1 Reagent 1
Mouse Th1 Reagent 2
Mouse Th1 Reagent 3
Mouse Th1 Reagent 4
Reconstitution Buffer 1
Reconstitution Buffer 2
20X Wash Buffer

Other Supplies Required

Reagents

Laboratory mice
X-VIVO™ 15 Chemically Defined, Serum-free Hematopoietic Cell Medium (Lonza, or equivalent)
MagCellect^™ Mouse Naïve CD4⁺ T Cell Isolation Kit (R&D Systems, Catalog # MAGM205, or equivalent)
Penicillin/Streptomycin (optional)
Cell Activation Cocktail 500X (Tocris^®, Catalog # 5476)

Equipment

Tissue culture plates and/or flasks
Sterile deionized water
Pipettes and pipette tips
Inverted microscope
Hemocytometer
37 °C, 5% CO₂ incubator
Centrifuge

Procedure Overview

Protocol for mouse Th1 cell differentiation using the CellXVivo^™ Mouse Th1 Cell Differentiation Kit.

Note: Results may vary due to strain, age, and/or the health of the mice used for isolation.

Coat the desired tissue culture plate with Hamster Anti-Mouse CD3,
Th1 antibody.

Isolate mouse splenocytes.

Isolate mouse naïve CD4⁺ T cells from splenocytes (e.g., using magnetic cell selection).

Perform a cell count.

Suspend 1 x 10⁶ naïve CD4⁺ T cells/mL in Mouse Th1 Differentiation Media. Culture the cells on plates pre-coated with Hamster Anti-Mouse CD3 antibody.

Harvest cells on day 3.

Dilute cells 1:10 with fresh Mouse Th1 Differentiation Media.

Culture cells in a new flask for an additional 3 days.

Verify Th1 cell differentiation by analyzing cytokine expression via flow cytometry or ELISA (optional).