Monoclonal Anti-Rat IgM antibody produced in mouse

Description

• General description: Monoclonal anti-Rat IgM (mouse IgG1 isotype) is derived from the RTM-32 hybridoma produced by the fusion of mouse myeloma cells and splenocytes from BALB/c mice immunized with a rat IgM myeloma preparation. Immunoglobulin M (IgM) is the first immunoglobulin to be produced, which is detected as early as 9 weeks of gestation. It has a pentameric structure, in which monomers are linked together by disulfide bonds. IgM is produced by B cells and is expressed in high concentrations in blood.
• Specificity: Monoclonal anti-Rat IgM recognizes an epitope located on the heavy chain of rat IgM. The antibody detects the rat IgM derived from normal serum or myeloma proteins, but not the other rat immunoglobulins.
• Immunogen: Rat IgM myeloma preparation
• Application: Monoclonal Anti-Rat IgM antibody is suitable for use in:indirect ELISA (1:1,000)immunocytochemistryimmunohistochemistry dot blotimmunoblotting
• Biochem/physiol Actions: Immunoglobulin (IgM) serves as the first line of defense during microbial infections. It serves as the antigen receptor of naive B cells. Secreted IgM (sIgM) is implicated in B cell maturation and complement activation. Detection of IgM antibodies in a neonate′s serum may indicate intrauterine infection (e.g. congenital rubella syndrome). Development of anti-donor IgM after combined liver-kidney transplantation provides a graft-protecting effect. Anti-Human IgM (μ-specific) antibodies are used in the detection of IgM-associated pathologies, such as selective IgM immunodeficiency (SIgMID) and the hyper immunoglobulin M (hyper-IgM or HIGM) syndromes.
• Physical form: The product is provided as ascites fluid with 15 mM sodium azide as a preservative.
• Storage and Stability: For continuous use, store at 2-8 °C. For extended storage, freeze in working aliquots. Repeated freezing and thawing is not recommended. Storage in "frost-free" freezers is not recommended. If slight turbidity occurs upon prolonged storage, clarify the solution by centrifugation before use.
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