Mouse Anti-Chlamydia trachomatis (C trachomatis, Chlamydia)
C. trachomatis is an obligate intracellular pathogen (i.e. the bacterium lives within human cells) and can cause numerous disease states in both men and women. Both sexes can display urethritis, proctitis (rectal disease and bleeding), trachoma, and infertility. The bacterium can cause prostatitis and epididymitis in men. In women, cervicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), ectopic pregnancy, and acute or chronic pelvic pain are frequent complications.
Applications
Suitable for use in Immunofluorescence, ELISA, Western Blot and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution
Immunofluorescence: 1:10-1:50 ELISA: 1:20-1:200 Western Blot: 1:10-1:50 Immunohistochemistry: 1:10-1:50 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 12 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
Form
Supplied as a liquid in 0.01M PBS, pH 7.2, 0.09% sodium azide.
Purity
Purified by immunoaffinity chromatography.
Specificity
Recognizes Genus specific (C. trachomatis, C. pneumoniae & C. psittaci).
