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Model H3A4 (4H5) -Hepatitis B Core Antigen Antibody
Mouse anti Hepatitis B Core Antigen antibody, clone H3A4 (4H5) specifically recognizes Hepatitis B virus core antigen (HBcAg), the highly immunogenic 21kDa replicative form of the Hepatitis B virus (HBV), expressed by infected cells. Antibodies to HBcAg are produced by the host during and following an acute HBV infection and can be detected in chronic HBV carriers and patients recovered from HBV infection, usually persisting in the body for life.
- Target Species: Viral
- Product Form: Purified IgG - liquid
- Preparation: Purified IgG prepared by affinity chromatography on Protein G from Ascites
- Buffer Solution: Phosphate buffered saline
- Preservative Stabilisers: 0.1% Sodium Azide (NaN3)
- Immunogen: Recombinant Hepatitis B core antigen
- Purity: More than 95% by SDS-PAGE.
- Approx. Protein Concentrations: IgG concentration 1.0 mg/ml
Storage
This product is shipped at ambient temperature. It is recommended to aliquot and store at -20°C on receipt. When thawed, aliquot the sample as needed. Keep aliquots at 2-8°C for short term use (up to 4 weeks) and store the remaining aliquots at -20°C.
Avoid repeated freezing and thawing as this may denature the antibody. Storage in frost-free freezers is not recommended.
Guarantee
12 months from date of despatch
Regulatory
For research purposes only
Applications of Hepatitis B Core Antigen antibody
This product has been reported to work in the following applications. This information is derived from testing within our laboratories, peer-reviewed publications or personal communications from the originators. Please refer to references indicated for further information. For general protocol recommendations, please visit the antibody protocols page.
Application Name Verified Min Dilution Max Dilution
ELISA
Where this product has not been tested for use in a particular technique this does not necessarily exclude its use in such procedures. Suggested working dilutions are given as a guide only. It is recommended that the user titrates the product for use in their own system using the appropriate negative/positive controls.
ELISA
4939-8520 may be used in an indirect ELISA or is available in a HRP conjugated format that is suitable for use in a sandwich ELISA in combination with 4939-8530.