Mouse CD4⁺ Cell Isolation Kit (Positive Isolation)

Cat. No.: M1522421

GRADE & PURITY BioReagent

Panoramica

The Mouse CD4⁺ Cell Isolation Kit (Positive Isolation) is used to isolate CD4⁺ cells from mouse spleen or other tissue single-cell suspensions by positive i solation. The principle is to label CD4⁺ cells with a CD4 Capture Antibody, then capture the target cells using Releasable Magnetic Beads, and finally dissociate the beads from the cell surface using a Magnetic Beads Release Buffer, thereby obtaining magnetic bead‑free mouse CD4⁺ cells. The isolated CD4⁺ cells can be used in downstream molecular and cell biology experiments.

Applications

Isolation of CD4⁺ cells from mouse lymphoid organs such as spleen and lymph nodes.

M1522421	Component	Appearance	10T	100T	Storage
M1522421A	CD4 Capture Antibody	Liquid	20 μL	200 μL	2-8℃.
M1522421B	Releasable Magnetic Beads	Liquid	200 μL	1 mL ×2	2-8℃.
M1522421C	Magnetic Beads Release Buffer	Liquid	4 mL	40 mL	2-8℃.

Protocol (Using Mouse Spleen CD4⁺ Cell Isolation as an Example)

Prepare single‑cell suspension

Grind the spleen on a 70 μm cell strainer, rinse the strainer with pre‑chilled PBS, collect the cell suspension into a 50 mL centrifuge tube, and centrifuge at 500 g for 5 min.

Lyse red blood cells

After centrifugation, discard the supernatant, add 5 mL of ACK red blood cell lysis buffer, lyse at room temperature for 5 min, then add 20 mL PBS and centrifuge at 500 g for 5 min.

Note: A small amount of residual red blood cells will not affect subsequent isolation or cell purity.

Filter and count cells

After centrifugation, discard the supernatant, resuspend the splenocytes in PBS, filter the cell suspension through a 70 μm cell strainer, and count the cells. After counting, centrifuge at 500 g for 5 min.

Note: The cell suspension must be filtered through a cell strainer to remove tissue and cell clumps; otherwise, subsequent cell isolation purity may be affected.

Adjust cell density

After centrifugation, discard the supernatant, resuspend the cells in Isolation Buffer to a density of 1×10⁸ cells/mL.

Note: Isolation buffer is PBS containing 2 mM EDTA and 2% fetal bovine serum (FBS), or PBS containing 2 mM EDTA and 0.5% BSA. The buffer must be pre‑filtered through a 0.22 μm filter.

Add CD4 Capture Antibody

Add 500 μL of cell suspension (5×10⁷ cells) to the bottom of a sterile FACS tube, then add 10 μL of CD4 Capture Antibody. Mix well and incubate at 4°C for 15 min.

Note: Add the cell suspension directly to the bottom of the tube, avoiding the tube wall. Depending on the magnetic separator used, a centrifuge tube can also be used for cell isolation. For other cell numbers, adjust the volume of CD4 Capture Antibody proportionally. If isolating fewer than 1×10⁷ cells, adjust the cell suspension volume to 100 μL and add 2 μL of CD4 Capture Antibody.

Add Releasable Magnetic Beads

After incubation, add 100 μL of washed Releasable Magnetic Beads to the FACS tube, mix well, and incubate at 4°C for 15 min (the beads must be washed before use: vortex to resuspend the beads, transfer the required volume of beads to a 1.5 mL centrifuge tube, add 1 mL of Isolation Buffer, centrifuge at 10,000 g for 1 min or use a magnetic separator for 3 min, then discard the supernatant. Add 1 mL of Isolation Buffer and wash the beads once more, then resuspend the beads in the same volume of Isolation Buffer as originally taken. For example, if 20 μL of beads are taken, resuspend them in 20 μL of Isolation Buffer after washing).

Note: For other cell numbers, adjust the volume of Releasable Magnetic Beads proportionally. If isolating fewer than 1×10⁷ cells, use 20 μL of Releasable Magnetic Beads.

First magnetic separation and wash

 After incubation, add Isolation Buffer to the FACS tube to a total volume of 2.5 mL, and mix by pipetting 5 times (avoid inverting the tube). Place the FACS tube on a magnetic separator and let stand for 5 min.

Discard supernatant and resuspend beads

 Aspirate and discard the supernatant. Remove the tube from the magnetic separator, quickly add 2 mL of Isolation Buffer, and pipette repeatedly to disperse the beads. Place the tube back on the magnetic separator and let stand for 5 min.

Repeat washing

 Repeat step 8 twice (thorough washing ensures high purity of target cells after subsequent release).

10. First elution

 After magnetic separation, aspirate and discard the supernatant. Remove the tube from the magnetic separator, quickly add 1 mL of Magnetic Beads Release Buffer to resuspend the beads (avoid letting the beads dry), transfer the bead suspension to a 1.5 mL centrifuge tube, and rotate at room temperature for 10 min.

 Note: For other cell numbers, adjust the volume of Magnetic Beads Release Buffer proportionally. If isolating fewer than 1×10⁷ cells, use 200 μL of Magnetic Beads Release Buffer for elution.

Collect first elution cells

 After incubation, pipette repeatedly at least 10 times, transfer the bead suspension to a new FACS tube, add Isolation Buffer to 2.5 mL, mix by pipetting, place the tube on a magnetic separator, and let stand for 5 min.

12. Second elution

 Transfer the supernatant to a 15 mL centrifuge tube and keep it (the supernatant contains the target cells; do not discard). Quickly resuspend the beads in 1 mL of Magnetic Beads Release Buffer (avoid drying), transfer to a 1.5 mL centrifuge tube, and rotate at room temperature for 10 min.

Collect second elution cells

 After incubation, pipette repeatedly at least 10 times, transfer the bead suspension to a new FACS tube, add Isolation Buffer to 2.5 mL, mix by pipetting, place the tube on a magnetic separator, and let stand for 5 min.

Combine cells and centrifuge

 Combine the supernatant with the cell supernatant from the first elution, centrifuge at 500 g for 5 min, discard the supernatant, and collect the magnetic bead‑free CD4⁺ cells.

Resuspend for further use

Wash the cells as required for your experiment, then resuspend them in the desired buffer or culture medium for subsequent molecular or cell biology experiments.

Isolation Performance

CD4⁺ cells were isolated from BALB/c mouse splenocytes. Cells before and after isolation were stained with PE‑labeled anti‑mouse CD4 antibody (clone RM4‑4) and analyzed by flow cytometry. The purity of CD4⁺ cells before and after isolation was 13.3% and 97.2%, respectively.

Precautions

1. Avoid freezing any component of the kit during use and storage.

2. Low‑retention pipette tips and centrifuge tubes are recommended to avoid loss of beads and antibodies due to adsorption.

3. This product must be used with a magnetic separator.

4. For research use only.

Specifications

Specifiche e purezza

BioReagent

Grado

BioReagent

Applicazione

Cell analysis

Stoccaggio e spedizione

Condizioni di conservazione di stoccaggio

Store at 2-8°C,Do not freeze

Spedito in

Wet ice,Do not freeze

Stabilità e conservazione

Store at 2-8℃ long term (12 months). Do not freeze.

Contents & Storage

M1522421	Component	Appearance	10T	100T	Storage
M1522421A	CD4 Capture Antibody	Liquid	20 μL	200 μL	2-8℃.
M1522421B	Releasable Magnetic Beads	Liquid	200 μL	1 mL ×2	2-8℃.
M1522421C	Magnetic Beads Release Buffer	Liquid	4 mL	40 mL	2-8℃.