Product Description |
Staphylococcal Protein A binds strongly and specifically to the Fc region of immunoglobulin molecules, particularly IgG. The product contains five high-affinity binding sites capable of interacting with the Fc region of IgG in humans, rabbits, pigs, and other species. Biotin-Protein A, which is produced by covalently linking biotin to protein A, can be used in immunodetections, such as immunoblotting (western or dot blot), ELISA, and immunohistochemistry. |
Formulation |
Liquid, 2 mg/ml
in PBS (pH 7.4) containing 10 mg/ml BSA and 0.02% sodium azide. |
Storage |
The reagent can
be stored at 4°C for short-term use, up to one month. For longer storage,
aliquot and store at -20°C, where it will remain stable for at least 1 year
from the date of receipt. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. If slight
precipitation occurs upon prolonged storage, clarify the solution by
centrifugation before use. |
Working
concentrations for specific applications should be determined by titration
assay. The chart below may serve as a useful guideline, but primary antibody,
temperature, incubation time, the amount of antigen, and the sensitivity of the
detection methods can all affect the ideal working concentration. |
Application |
Recommended Usage |
Dot blot |
1:5,000-1:50,000 |
Western blot |
1:5,000-1:50,000 |
ELISA |
1:50,000-1:500,000 |
Other |
user-optimized |
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For research use only.
Not intended for human and animal therapeutic or diagnostic use.