Invitrogen™ Legionella pneumophila Polyclonal Antibody, FITC

Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody

Supplier:  Invitrogen™ PA173140

Catalog No. PIPA173140

Description

The PA1-73140 antibody reacts with Legionella pneumophila. PA1-73140 has been successfully used in Immunofluorescence applications. The PA1-73140 antibody was raised against whole cell preparation of Legionella pneumophila; ATCC #33152. Store at 4ºC up to 6 months, in the dark. For long-term storage, store at -20ºC.

The causative agent of what is commonly called Legionnaire's Disease, Legionella pneumophila causes acute pneumonia. The disease can also present itself as an nonpneumonic, influenza-like illness called Pontiac Fever. Legionella is found in aquatic environments where it's growth is supported by amoebae. In human infections Legionella acts as an intracellular parasite and multiplies in alveolar macrophages. The genus Legionella contains 39 recognized species. The immunological diversity of Legionella is due to the existence of a variety of serogroups. Legionella pneumophila has the most with a total of 14 serogroups.

Specifications

• Antigen: Legionella pneumophila
• Classification: Polyclonal
• Conjugate: FITC
• Gene Alias: L. pneumophila; Legionellosis
• Immunogen: Whole cell preparation of Legionella pneumophila; ATCC #33152.
• 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. Store in the dark.
• Form: Liquid

• Applications: Immunocytochemistry
• Concentration: 4-5 mg/mL
• Formulation: PBS with 10mg/mL BSA and 0.1% sodium azide; pH 7.2
• Host Species: Rabbit
• Purification Method: IgG fraction
• Regulatory Status: RUO
• Target Species: Bacteria
• Product Type: Antibody
• Isotype: IgG

Safety and Handling

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