Lambda Light Chain Antibody

This antibody is specific to lambda light chain of immunoglobulin and shows no cross-reaction with kappa light chain or any of the five heavy chains. In mammals, the two light chains in an antibody are always identical, with only one type of light chain, kappa or lambda. In general the ratio of Kappa to Lambda is 3:1. However, with the occurrence of multiple myeloma or other B-cell malignancies this ratio is disturbed. Antibody to the lambda light chain is reportedly useful in the identification of leukemias, plasmacytomas, and certain non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. Demonstration of clonality in lymphoid infiltrates indicates that the infiltrate is malignant.

Product Specifications

Reactivity

Human

Immunogen

Purified human Ig was used as the immunogen for this Lambda Light Chain antibody.

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone

LcN-2

Conjugation

Unconjugated

Field of Research

Immunology & Inflammation

Purification

Protein G affinity chromatography

Dilution

Flow cytometry: 0.5-1ug/10^6 cells, Immunofluorescence: 1-2ug/ml, Western blot: 0.5-1ug/ml, Immunohistochemistry (FFPE) : 0.25-0.5ug/ml for 30 min at RT

Storage Conditions

Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C for up to 2 weeks. For long term storage store at -20°C in small aliquots to prevent freeze-thaw cycles.

Notes

For research use only.

Applications Notes

The concentration stated for each application is a general starting point. Variations in protocols, secondaries and substrates may require the antibody to be titered up or down for optimal performance.1. Staining of formalin-fixed tissues requires boiling tissue sections in 10mM Citrate Buffer, pH 6.0, for 10-20 min followed by cooling at RT for 20 minutes.2. The prediluted format is supplied in a dropper bottle and is optimized for use in IHC. After epitope retrieval step (if required), drip mAb solution onto the tissue section and incubate at RT for 30 min.