Technical datasheet
Description
The monoclonal antibody 26-5 recognizes lipid A. The lipid A domain of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is a unique, glucosamine-based phospholipid that makes up the outer monolayer of the outer membrane of most gram-negative bacteria. Lipid A is responsible for the endotoxic activities of LPS, and a heteropolysaccharide. The heteropolysaccharide generally consists of an oligosaccharide termed the core region. This core region is in some bacterial families composed of repeating oligosaccharide units, the so-called O chain. The lipid A moiety of LPS is detected by the TLR4/MD2 receptor of the mammalian innate immune system. Picomolar levels of lipid A induce macrophages to synthesize potent mediators of inflammation, such as TNF-α and IL-1β. Furthermore, lipid A activates the production of costimulatory molecules required for adaptive immunity and stimulates tissue factor production in mononuclear and endothelial cells. All these events are desirable for clearing local infections.
Formulation
1 ml (100 µg/ml) 0.2 µm filtered antibody solution in PBS, containing 0.1% bovine serum albumin and 0.02% sodium azide.
Species
Mouse IgG2b
Application
| | F | FC | FS | IA | IF | IP | P | W | | Yes | | | | ● | | | | | | No | | | | | | | | | | N.D. | ● | ● | ● | | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
N.D.= Not Determined; F = Frozen sections; FC = Flow Cytometry; FS = Functional Studies; IA = Immuno Assays; IF = Immuno Fluorescence; IP = Immuno Precipitation; P = Paraffin sections; W = Western blot |
Storage and stability
Product should be stored at 4°C. Under recommended storage conditions, product is stable for one year.
References
- Erich, T et al; Binding characteristics and cross-reactivity of three different antilipid A monoclonal antibodies. J of Immunol 1989, 143: 4053
Precautions
For research use only. Not for use in or on humans or animals or for diagnostics. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with all local/state and federal rules in the use of this product. Hycult Biotech is not responsible for any patent infringements that might result from the use or derivation of this product.
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