About CD20
This gene encodes a member of the membrane-spanning 4A gene family. Members of this nascent protein family are characterized by common structural features and similar intron/exon splice boundaries and display unique expression patterns among hematopoietic cells and nonlymphoid tissues. This gene encodes a B-lymphocyte surface molecule which plays a role in the development and differentiation of B-cells into plasma cells. This family member is localized to 11q12, among a cluster of family members. Alternative splicing of this gene results in two transcript variants which encode the same protein. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

About StarBright Blue 580
StarBright Blue 580 (SBB580) Dye is a bright, 488 nm laser excitable dye with a unique narrow excitation and emission profile and is suitable for conventional and full spectrum flow cytometry. It is brighter than other 488 nm laser excitable dyes such as AF532 and is as bright as PE when excited by the 488 nm laser. It has the added benefit of having reduced excitation by the 561 nm laser compared with PE. SBB580 and PE are compatible in a panel when using both the 488 and 561 nm lasers to excite each respective dye. This provides more choice and flexibility when building multicolor panels.