P6031

Protein A from Staphylococcus aureus

Soluble, essentially salt-free, lyophilized powder, extracellular

• Sinonimo/i: Protein A resin
• Numero MDL: MFCD00081934
• Codice UNSPSC: 12352203
• NACRES: NA.46

Proprietà

• Origine biologica: Staphylococcus aureus
• Livello qualitativo: 200
• Coniugato: unconjugated
• Forma fisica: essentially salt-free, lyophilized powder
• Capacità: 7-14 mg/mg, solid binding capacity (human IgG)
• Solubilità: H₂O: soluble 1 mg/mL, clear, colorless
• N° accesso UniProt: P02976
• Temperatura di conservazione: 2-8°C
• Informazioni sul gene: Staphylococcus aureus subsp. aureus NCTC 8325 ... SAOUHSC_00069(3919448)

Descrizione

Descrizione generale

The bacterial strain is a derivative of a strain from Cohen, S., and Sweeney, H. M., J. Bact., 140, 1028 (1979).

Applicazioni

Protein A from Staphylococcus aureus has been used:

• to coat nitrocellulose sheet with protein A for immunoassay of agalactosyl IgG.
• as a blocking agent before the use of secondary antibody in immunohistochemistry.
• as a binding agent to antibody during antibody immobilization.

Protein A may be conjugated with various reporter molecules including fluorescent dyes (FITC), enzyme markers (peroxidase, β-galactosidase, alkaline phosphatase), biotin, and colloidal gold without affecting the antibody binding site on the molecule. These conjugates are used to detect immunoglobulins in various immunochemical assays including western blotting, immunohistochemistry, and ELISA applications. In addition, protein A may be immobilized on a solid support such as agarose or acrylic beads for the purification of either polyclonal or monoclonal immunoglobulins. It is also routinely used for immunoprecipitation assays.

Azioni biochim/fisiol

Protein A is a highly stable cell surface receptor produced by several strains of Staphylococcus aureus. It consists of a single polypeptide chain of molecular weight 42 kDa, containing four repetitive domains rich in aspartic and glutamic acids but devoid of cysteine. It contains little or no carbohydrate and only 4 tyrosine residues and no tryptophans. Protein A is capable of binding to the Fc portion of immunoglobulins, especially IgGs, from a large number of species. One protein A molecule has been shown to bind at least 2 molecules of IgG simultaneously. The IgG binding domain of Protein A consists of three anti-parallel α-helicies, the third of which is disrupted when the protein is complexed with the Fc region of the immunoglobulins. Protein A will bind the Fc portion of human IgG subclasses, IgM, IgA and IgE; and mouse IgG1 (weakly), IgG2a, and IgG2b. Protein A also binds IgGs from other species, including monkey, rabbit, pig, guinea pig, dog, and cat.
Protein A also participates in a number of different protective biological functions including anti-tumor, toxic, and carcinogenic activities. In addition to acting as an immunomodulator, it also has antifungal and antiparasitic properties.

Nota sulla preparazione

Purified from culture medium of a protein A-secreting S. aureus strain.

Esclusione di responsabilità

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Informazioni sulla sicurezza

• Codice della classe di stoccaggio: 11 - Combustible Solids
• Classe di pericolosità dell'acqua (WGK): WGK 3
• Punto d’infiammabilità (°F): Not applicable
• Punto d’infiammabilità (°C): Not applicable
• Dispositivi di protezione individuale: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)