Product DescriptionSheep anti-C-reactive protein Polyclonal Antibody (Unconjugated), suitable for WB.
Application(s)WB
Application DetailsWB. Extremely high titre antibody. For western blot a dilution of 1: 10,000 to 1: 100000 is recommended. Biosensis recommends optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user.
TargetC-reactive protein
SpecificityIt has been shown to be specific for C-reactive protein by WB. Human, other species have not yet been tested.
Target Host SpeciesHuman
Species ReactivityHuman
Antibody HostSheep
Antibody TypePolyclonal
Antibody IsotypeMixed
ConjugateUnconjugated
Immunogen DescriptionHuman recombinant C-Reactive protein
Purity DescriptionWhole serum
FormatLyophilized with 0.01% Thimerosal
Reconstitution InstructionsSpin vial briefly before opening. Reconstitute in 100 µL sterile-filtered, ultrapure water. Centrifuge to remove any insoluble material.
Storage InstructionsAfter reconstitution keep aliquots at -20°C for a higher stability, and at 2-8°C with an appropriate antibacterial agent.
Batch NumberPlease see item label.
Expiration Date12 months after date of receipt (unopened vial).
Scientific BackgroundC-reactive protein has several roles associated with host defence such as; promoting agglutination, bacterial capsular swelling, phagocytosis and complement fixation through its calcium-dependent binding to phosphorylcholine. It can interact with DNA and histones and may scavenge nuclear material released from damaged circulating cells. COFACTOR: Binds 2 calcium ions per subunit. C-reactive protein exists as a homopentamer. Pentaxin (or Pentraxin) have a discoid arrangement of 5 non-covalently bound subunits. There are 2 alternatively spliced isoforms. C-reactive protein is found in plasma and its concentration increases greatly during acute phase response to tissue injury, infection or other inflammatory stimuli. It is induced by IL-1 and IL-6.