Invitrogen™ Chlamydia trachomatis EBs Polyclonal Antibody

Goat Polyclonal Antibody

Supplier:  Invitrogen™ PA17208

Catalog No. PA17208

Description

PA1-7208 detects the Chlamydia trachomatis. This antibody cross reacts with Chlamydia psittacii and Chlamydia pneumoniae (TWAR). PA1-7208 has been successfully used in immunofluorescence procedures. The PA1-7208 immunogen is L2 and other serovar groups. Recommended storage of up to 6 months at 2-8°C. For long term storage, aliquot and freeze. avoiding freeze/thaw cycles.

Chlamydia trachomatis is an intracellular organism. Chlamydia usually infects the cervix and fallopian tubes of women and the urethra of men. Chlamydial infections are believed to be one of the most common of all STDs. It is generally thought that in a population of 15 million, there are up to 300,000 cases of chlamydia each year. Thus, there are many undiagnosed cases of chlamydia in the community. It has been estimated that the true prevalence of chlamydia in the sexually active population may be in the order of 5% to 10%. Chlamydia is one of the leading causes of blindness in underdeveloped countries.

Specifications

• Antigen: Chlamydia trachomatis EBs
• Classification: Polyclonal
• Conjugate: Unconjugated
• Gene Alias: C. trachomatis; C. trachomatis EBS; Chlamydia EB; Chlamydia EBs
• Immunogen: L2 and other serovar groups.
• Quantity: 1 mL
• Primary or Secondary: Primary
• Content And Storage: Store at 4°C short term. For long term storage, store at -20°C, avoiding freeze/thaw cycles.
• Form: Liquid

• Applications: Immunocytochemistry
• Concentration: 5.0 mg/mL
• Formulation: PBS with 0.1% sodium azide; pH 7.2
• Host Species: Goat
• Purification Method: IgG fraction
• Regulatory Status: RUO
• Target Species: Bacteria
• Product Type: Antibody
• Isotype: IgG