Technical Data

C5069-62J
Clone Type
Monoclonal
Host
Mouse
Source
Human
Isotype
IgG1
Clone Number
8.F.50
Grade
Highly Purified
Applications
E
Crossreactivity
Hu
Accession #
NP_000728.1
Shipping Temp
Blue Ice
Storage Temp
-20°C
Mouse Anti-Chorionic Gonadotropin, Human, alpha (hCG alpha)

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) is a glycoprotein, which is secreted in large quantities by normal trophoblasts. It is present only in trace amounts in non-pregnant urine and sera but rises sharply during pregnancy. hCG is composed of two non-identical, non-covalently linked polypeptide chains designated as the a-and b-subunits. The a-subunit of hCG is nearly identical to that of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), and luteinizing hormone (LH). A germ cell tumor which is positive for cytokeratin, placental alkaline phosphatase (PLAP), and hCG but negative for EMA and AFP is probably a choriocarcinoma.

Applications
Suitable for use in ELISA. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution
Optimal dilution 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.
Immunogen
Purified hCG alpha.
Form
Supplied as a liquid in 0.05M PBS, pH 7.2, 0.09% sodium azide.
Purity
Chromatographically purified.
Specificity
Recognizes hCG alpha.

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

References
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