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MAB131871

Sigma-Aldrich

Anti-KLH Antibody, clone 3B1

clone 3B1, from mouse

Synonym(s):

Keyhole Limpet Hemocyanin

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352203
eCl@ss:
32160702
NACRES:
NA.41

biological source

mouse

Quality Level

antibody form

purified immunoglobulin

antibody product type

primary antibodies

clone

3B1, monoclonal

species reactivity

keyhole limpet, mollusk

technique(s)

western blot: suitable

isotype

IgMκ

UniProt accession no.

shipped in

ambient

target post-translational modification

unmodified

General description

Substances with low molecular weights are generally not immunogenic and require the aid of carrier proteins to stimulate an immune response. Carrier proteins have relatively high molecular weights and carry many epitopes. An immune response to a hapten-carrier conjugate results in antibodies that are specific for both the hapten and the carrier. Hemocyanin is a high molecular weight respiratory metalloprotein found in the hemolymph of many mollusks and crustaceans. Molluscan hemocyanin is based on an approximately 400 kDa polypeptide subunit that is folded into a chain of multiple, immunologically distinct domains, each with a binuclear copper site. Keyhole Limpet Hemocyanin (KLH), the hemocyanin from the giant keyhole limpet, Megathura crenulata, is the most widely used carrier protein. It is an extremely large protein (6 - 7.5 million daltons) that can exist as a di-decamer, multi-decamers, or flexible tubules of varying length. It is easily dissociated into subunits and the dissociation-association reaction depends on protein concentration, ionic strength, and pH. At pH 6.5, KLH exists in a fully associated state without any evidence of dissociation products. In contrast, at pH 8.5 in borate saline the molecule is completely dissociated.

Specificity

Clone 3B1 detects keyhole limpet hemocyannin (KLH) and KLH conjugated to peptide or protein.

Immunogen

Purified Keyhole limpet hemocyanin from Megathura crenulata

Application

Anti-KLH, clone 3B1, Cat. No. MAB131871, is a mouse monoclonal antibody that detects Keyhole limpet hemocyanin and has been tested for use in Western Blotting.
Research Category
Inflammation & Immunology

Quality

Evaluated by Western Blotting with Keyhole Limpet Hemocyanin (KLH).

Western Blotting Analysis: A 1:500 dilution of this antibody detected Keyhole Limpet Hemocyanin.

Target description

~375 kDa observed; Calculated ~ 6 to 7.5 MDa (undissociated). Uncharacterized bands may be observed in some lysate(s).

Physical form

Format: Purified
Purified mouse monoclonal antibody IgM in PBS with 0.05% sodium azide.

Storage and Stability

Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt.

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to lot specific datasheet.

Disclaimer

Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.

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Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

WGK 2


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