Technical Data
A4500-46
Avidin (HRP)
1mg
BioSeparation? Storage: -20°CShipping: Blue Ice
Avidin, synthesized in the hen oviduct, is a glycoprotein of MW 68,000 daltons which occupies about 0.05% of the total protein content of the hen egg white. Native avidin is a tetrameric protein composed of four identical subunits. Each subunit is glycosylated at 17-Asparagine.

Applications:
Suitable for ELISA, Western Blot and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.

Recommended Dilutions:
ELISA: 1:20,000-1:200,000
Western Blot: 1:10,000- 1:40,000.
Immunohistochemistry: 1:1000-1:5000
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 6 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Labeled with horseradish peroxidase (HRP). Sodium azide is a potent inhibitor of peroxidase and should not be added to HRP conjugates. HRP conjugates are sensitive to light.
Purity: Chromatographically purified. IEP Assay shows a single precipitin arc against anti-Avidin and anti-Peroxidase.
Concentration: ~2mg/ml
Form: Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.2, 10mg/ml BSA, (IgG and protease free), 0.01% gentamicin sulfate. Labeled with Horseradish Peroxidase (HRP).

Important Note: This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.
1. Farr & Nakane, J. Immunol. Methods 47; 129-144. 1981.

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.