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Monoclonal Anti-Protein A−Biotin antibody produced in mouse

clone SPA-27, purified immunoglobulin, buffered aqueous solution

Synonym(s):

Monoclonal Anti-Protein A

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UNSPSC Code:
12352203
NACRES:
NA.46

biological source

mouse

Quality Level

conjugate

biotin conjugate

antibody form

purified immunoglobulin

antibody product type

primary antibodies

clone

SPA-27, monoclonal

form

buffered aqueous solution

technique(s)

direct ELISA: 1:80,000-1:160,000

isotype

IgG1

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−20°C

target post-translational modification

unmodified

General description

Protein A is a cell wall associated protein isolated from Staphylococcus aureus Cowan 1 strain. The 42 kDa protein consists of a single polypeptide chain. Protein A possesses a specific affinity for Fc region of many mammalian immunoglobulins as human, rabbit, and guinea pig IgGs and therefore, considered as a universal reagent in biochemistry and immunology. Antibodies to protein A have been produced in rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens and mice. Protein A affinity chromatography has been achieved for the purification of immmunoglobulins. Monoclonal Anti-Protein A (mouse IgG1 isotype) is derived from the hybridoma produced by the fusion of mouse myeloma cells and splenocytes from an immunized mouse.

Specificity

Specific for Protein A and shows no cross-reactivity with Protein G. Reacts with free Protein A or IgG bound Protein A and does not interfere with the Fc binding activity of Protein A.

Immunogen

protein A from Cowan I strain of Staphy­lococcus aureus.

Application

Monoclonal Anti-Protein A-Biotin antibody produced in mouse may be used in ELISA at a working dilution of 1:80,000 - 1:160,000.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Protein A is an immunoglobulin-binding protein present on the surface of Staphylococcus aureus and is also secreted into the extracellular environment. It binds the Fc region of Igs and Fab regions of B cell receptors. The coupling of biotin to monoclonal Anti-Protein A antibody allows for the binding of various labels such as avidin or streptavidin.

Physical form

Solution in 0.01 M phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4, containing 1% inactivated bovine serum albumin and 15 mM sodium azide.

Preparation Note

Prepared by conjugation of biotinamidocaproate N-hydroxysuccinimide ester to fractionated monoclonal anti-Protein A.

Storage and Stability

Store at 2-8 °C for up to one month. For extended storage, solution may be frozen in working aliquots. Repeated freezing and thawing, or storage in "frostfree" freezers, is not recommended. If slight turbidity occurs upon prolonged storage, clarify by centrifugation before use.

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Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

nwg

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Protein A chromatography: challenges and progress in the purification of monoclonal antibodies
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Evaluation of indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays and IgG avidity assays using a protein A-peroxidase conjugate for serological distinction between Brucella abortus S19-vaccinated and-infected cows
Pajuaba ACAM, et al.
Clinical and Vaccine Immunology : CVI, 17(4), 588-595 (2010)
Single-domain protein A-engineered magnetic nanoparticles: toward a universal strategy to site-specific labeling of antibodies for targeted detection of tumor cells
Mazzucchelli S, et al.
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Antibodies for Immunohistochemistry
Immunohistochemistry: Basics and Methods (2009)
Manasi Balachandran et al.
Virulence, 9(1), 390-401 (2017-11-22)
Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is an opportunistic pathogen in dogs and the most frequent cause of canine pyoderma. Protein A, a potent virulence factor in S. aureus is encoded by the spa gene. S. pseudintermedius possesses genes seemingly analogous to spa, but

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