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Type
Conjugated Primary Antibody
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Conjugated with
ALEXA FLUOR® 594
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Host organism
Goat (Capra aegagrus hircus)
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Target Protein Peptide
HBsAg
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Specificity
This antibody reacts specifically with HBsAg
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Modification
No modification has been applied to this antibody
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Modification site
None
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Clonality
Polyclonal Antibody
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Clone
Polyclonal Antibodies
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Concentration
1ug per 1ul
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Subcellular locations
N/A
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Antigen Source
Human Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
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Gene ID
4134
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Swiss Prot
P27816
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Applications
IF(IHC-P)
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Applications with corresponding dilutions
IF(IHC-P)(1:50-200)
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Cross reactive species
Human (Homo sapiens)
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Cross Reactive Species details
No significant cross reactivity has been observed for this antibody for the tested species. However, note that due to limited knowledge it is impossible to predict with 100% guarantee that the antibody does not corss react with any other species.
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Background information
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection induces a disease state characterised by liver damage, inflammation and viral persistence. Infection also increases the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma. HBV belongs to the Hepadnaviridae family of viruses. Its genome consists of partially double stranded circular DNA. The DNA is enclosed in a nucleocapsid, or core antigen (HBcAg), which is surrounded by a spherical envelope (surface antigen or HBsAg). The core antigen shares its sequences with the e antigen (HBeAg) but no cross reactivity between the two proteins has been observed. The HBV genome also encodes a DNA polymerase that also acts as a reverse transcriptase. Hepatitis B infection is normally diagnosed from serological tests that detect HBsAg but as the disease progresses this antigen may no longer be present in the blood and tests for HBcAg are used. If HBsAg can be detected in the blood for longer than six months, chronic hepatitis B is diagnosed. The antigenic determinant of the protein moiety of the HBsAg determines specific characteristics of different serotypes and provides the basis of immunodetection. HBsAg has antigenic heterogeneity, specifically, two pairs of sub specific determinants, d/y and w/r allow the following combinations: adw, ayw, adr, ayr.
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Purification method
Purified by Protein A.
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Storage
Water buffered solution containing 100ug/ml BSA, 50% glycerol and 0.09% sodium azide. Store at 4°C for 12 months.
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Excitation emission
590nm/617nm
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Synonyms
Microtubule-associated protein 4; MAP-4; MAP4
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Also known as
HBsAg Polyclonal Antibody
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Other name
Anti-HBsAg Polyclonal
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Advisory
Avoid freeze/thaw cycles as they may denaturate the polypeptide chains of the antibody, thus reducing its reactivity, specificity and sensitivity. For antibodies that are in liquid form or reconstituted lyophilized antibodies small amounts could become entrapped on the seal or the walls of the tube. Prior to use briefly centrifuge the vial to gather all the solution on the bottom.
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Properties
For facs or microscopy Alexa 1 conjugate.
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Conjugation
Alexa Fluor, ALEXA FLUOR® 594
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Conjugated
Alexa conjugate 1
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Description
This antibody needs to be stored at + 4°C in a fridge short term in a concentrated dilution. Freeze thaw will destroy a percentage in every cycle and should be avoided. Antibody for research use.
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Group
Polyclonals and antibodies
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About
Polyclonals can be used for Western blot, immunohistochemistry on frozen slices or parrafin fixed tissues. The advantage is that there are more epitopes available in a polyclonal antiserum to detect the proteins than in monoclonal sera.
