Mouse Anti-Streptococcus pneumoniae, Common C-polysaccharide
Streptococcus pneumoniae are Gram positive, lancet shaped cocci (elongated cocci with a slightly pointed outer curvature). They are a major human pathogen that cause lung infections that often develop as secondary infections into other respiratory disorders such as bronchial pneumonia.
Applications
Suitable for use in Immunofluorescence and ELISA. Other applications have not been tested.
Recommended Dilution
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability
May be stored at 4°C. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at 4°C. Do not freeze. Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
Immunogen
Purified Strep. pneumoniae common cell wall polysaccharide
Form
Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.2, 0.09% sodium azide.
Purity
Purified by Protein A affinity chromatography from ascites.
Specificity
Recognizes Streptococcus pneumoniae common C-polysaccharide, phosphorylcholine epitope.
