Suitable for use in FLISA. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilutions
FLISA: 5ug/ml (as a coating antibody) Optimal working dilutions to be determined by researcher.
Avidity for rat IgG2b: 4.7 x 10e9 M-1.
Fusion Partners: Spleen cells from immunized BALB/c mice were fused with cells of the mouse Sp2/0 myeloma cell line.
Storage and Stability
Store product at 4°C if to be used immediately within two weeks. For long-term storage, aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing and store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable at -20°C for 12 months after receipt. Dilute required amount only prior to immediate use. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. Caution: FITC conjugates are sensitive to light. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
Note: Applications are based on unconjugated antibody.
Immunogen
Rat IgG2b myeloma protein (IR863).
Form
Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.2. Labeled with Fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC).
Purity
Purified by affinity chromatography.
Specificity
Recognizes the rat IgG2b heavy chain. Does not crossreact with other immunoglobulin classes or subclasses.
References
1. Sato, K., et al., Carbon monoxide generated by heme oxygenase-1 suppresses the rejection of mouse-to-rat transplant. J. Immunol. 166: 4185-4194 (2001).