HCG Holo Antibody
This mAb reacts only with the intact-HCG and not with either free alpha- or free beta-chain of HCG. HCG is a glycoprotein and is composed of two non-identical, non-covalently linked polypeptide chains designated as the alpha and beta subunits. The alpha subunit is identical to that of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), and luteinizing hormone (LH) . HCG is secreted in large quantities by normal trophoblasts. It is present only in trace amounts in non-pregnant urine and sera but rises sharply during pregnancy. HCG mAb detects cells and tumors of trophoblastic origin such as choriocarcinoma. Large cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma of the lung demonstrate anti-hCG positivity in 90% and 60% of cases respectively. 20% of lung squamous cell carcinomas are positive. HCG expression by non-trophoblastic tumors may indicate aggressive behavior.
Product Specifications
UniProt
P01215, P0DN86
Reactivity
Human
Immunogen
Purified hCG protein was used as the immunogen for the hCG Holo antibody.
Clonality
Monoclonal
Clone
HCGab/52
Conjugation
Unconjugated
Field of Research
Epigenetics
Purification
Protein G affinity chromatography
Dilution
Immunohistochemistry (FFPE) : 0.5-1ug/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
Tested Applications
IHC-P
Host or Source
Mouse
Preservative
0.2 mg/ml in 1X PBS with 0.1 mg/ml rAlbumin and 0.05% sodium azide
Isotype
Mouse IgG1, kappa
Available Sizes
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