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MABF3287

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Anti-HPV18 Antibody, clone H18.J4

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Synonym(s):

HPV-18, Major capsid protein L1

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352203

biological source

mouse

Quality Level

antibody form

purified antibody

antibody product type

primary antibodies

clone

H18.J4, monoclonal

mol wt

calculated mol wt 63.6 kDa
observed mol wt ~N/A kDa

purified by

using protein G

species reactivity

virus

packaging

antibody small pack of 100

technique(s)

ELISA: suitable
neutralization: suitable

isotype

IgG2aκ

Protein ID accession no.

UniProt accession no.

storage temp.

-10 to -25°C

Gene Information

vaccinia virus ... L1(1489090)

Specificity

Clone H18.J4 is a mouse monoclonal antibody that detects HPV18. It targets an epitope within the Major capsid protein L1.

Immunogen

Recombinant HPV-18 L1 virus like particles.

Application

Quality Control Testing

Isotype testing: Identity Confirmation by Isotyping Test.

Isotyping Analysis: The identity of this monoclonal antibody is confirmed by isotyping test to be mouse IgG2a .

Tested Applications

ELISA Analysis: A representative lot detected HPV18 in ELISA application (Christensen, N.D., et al. (1996). Virology. 223(1):174-84; Panicker, G., et al. (2021). J Immunol Methods. 498:113136; Jerajani, K., et al. (2022). J Pharm Sci. 111(11):2983-2997).

ELISA Analysis: A representative lot of this antibody detected HPV18 protein in ELISA application (Data by Dr. J. Leitsch and with kind permission of ARTES Biotechnology GmbH, Germany. Recombinant HPV L1 antigens used were produced by ARTES Biotechnology GmbH).

Neutralizing Assay: A representative lot neutralized HPV18 in Neutralizing application (Dias, D., et al. (2005). Clin Diagn Lab Immunol. 12(8):959-69).

Note: Actual optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user as specimens, and experimental conditions may vary with the end user.

Target description

Major capsid protein L1 (UniProt: P06794) is encoded by the L1 gene (Gene ID: 1489090) in Human papillomavirus type 18. The Major Capsid Protein L1 of Human papillomavirus is the primary structural protein responsible for the formation of the viral capsid, that encapsulates the genomic DNA together with Minor Capsid Protein L2. The viral capsid is composed of 360 copies of the L1 protein forming 72 pentamers, that assemble into the icosahedral capsid structure, while the L2 protein localizes along the inner surface of the virion and plays a role in capsid stabilization through interaction with the Major Capsid Protein L1. The L1 protein facilitates the attachment of the virus to the host cell by interacting with heparan sulfate proteoglycans on the cell surface, a critical step for infection. Recombinantly expressed Major Capsid Protein L1 can spontaneously assemble into Virus Like-Particles (VLPs) and were used for the development of neutralizing antibodies that show high degree of Human papillomavirus type-specificity. Based on their oncogenic potential, Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) can be classified as low-risk HPV types, (e.g.: HPV6 and HPV11, the most common serotypes) which do not cause cancer but can lead to skin and genital warts, and high-risk HPV types (e.g.: HPV 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 45, 52, 58), that are responsible for HPV related cancers. Vaccines targeting the L1 protein, have been developed and are effective in preventing infection with the most oncogenic HPV types by inducing a robust antibody response. (Ref.: Hareza, D. A., (2022) Int. J. Mol. Sci., 23, 1818.; Christensen, N.D., et al. (1990). J Virol. 64:11, 5678-81; Christensen, N.D., et al. (1996). Virology. 224(2):477-86; Brown, M.J., et al. (2014). Clin Vaccine Immunol. 21:4, 587-93)

Physical form

Purified mouse monoclonal antibody IgG2a in PBS without azide.

Reconstitution

0.5 mg/mL. Please refer to guidance on suggested starting dilutions and/or titers per application and sample type.

Storage and Stability

Store at -10°C to -25°C. Handling Recommendations: Upon receipt and prior to removing the cap, centrifuge the vial and gently mix the solution. Aliquot into microcentrifuge tubes and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles, which may damage IgG and affect product performance.

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

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

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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