Technical Data

C5069-82
Specificity
Recognizes human Chorionic Gonadotropin, beta |Contaminants: hCG: <90%; hTSH, hLH, hFSH: ≤1%.
Source Antibody
human
Purity
Purified by chromatography.
Accession Number
NP_000728.1
EU Commodity Code
30021010
Shipping Temp
Blue Ice
Storage Temp
-20°C
Chorionic Gonadotropin, Human, beta (hCGb)

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 very sensitive and specific gold or latex based single step assay. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilutions
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Affinity Constant
~8.0x10e9L/mole
Recommended Pair
Suitable for use as as the detection or conjugate (label) antibody. Matched to C5069-80 as the capture or solid phase antibody.
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.

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

References
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