HCG-beta Antibody

This antibody reacts with a protein of 22kDa, identified as beta subunit of HCG. It does not cross react with the alpha subunit. HCG is a glycoprotein which 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 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-beta antibody detects cells and tumors of trophoblastic origin such as choriocarcinoma. Large cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma of the lung demonstrate antibody 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

CAS Number

9007-83-4

Specifications

Immunohistochemistry (FFPE) : 1-2 µg/mL

Host

Mouse

Reactivity

Human

Immunogen

Recombinant protein was used as the immunogen for this HCG-beta antibody.

Clonality

Monoclonal

Isotype

IgG1 k

Clone

HCGb/54

Applications

IHC-P

Purity

Protein G affinity chromatography

Format

Purified

Buffer

1X PBS, pH 7.4

Reconstitution

Store the HCG-beta antibody at 2-8oC (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20oC or colder (without azide).

Limitations

This HCG-beta antibody is available for research use only.

Storage Conditions

Store the HCG-beta antibody at 2-8°C (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20°C or colder (without azide) .

Formulation

1 mg/mL in 1X PBS; BSA free, sodium azide free

Applications Notes

HCGb/211HCGb/459

Location

Cytoplasmic, Secreted

Image Legend

IHC testing of placenta stained with HCG-beta antibody (HCGb/54) . Note specific membrane staining. HIER: boil tissue sections in pH 9 10mM Tris with 1mM EDTA for 10-20 min followed by cooling at RT for 20 min.