		Technical Data
N0600-02	Neisseria gonorrhoeae (Gonorrhea)

Description:
Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a species of Gram-negative cocci, usually seen in pairs with the adjacent sides flattened, it is pathogenic to humans who are its only natural host, it is responsible for the disease Gonorrhea. Neisseria gonorrhoeae typically infects the mucous membranes causing infections such as urethritis, cervicitis, salpingitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, proctitis, conjunctivitis and pharyngitis.

Applications:
Suitable for use in ELISA, Immunofluorescence and Conjugation. Other applications have not been tested.

Recommended Dilutions:
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

Titer:
>1:1000 by Indirect Immunofluorescence

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 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

Type	Isotype	Clone	Grade
Pab	IgG		Affinity Purified

Size		Storage	Shipping	Source	Host
1ml		-20°C	Blue Ice		Rabbit

Concentration:

~4-5mg/ml

Immunogen:

Whole Neisseria gonorrhoeae; ATCC 31426.

Purity:

Purified by Protein A affinity chromatography ( 95% SDS-PAGE).

Form

Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.2, 0.1% sodium azide. No stabilizing proteins added.

Specificity:

Recognizes Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Not cross-absorbed. May crossreact with related microorganisms.

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

1. Gill, D.B., et al., Journal of Experiemental Medicine 198: 1313-1322 (2003).