Description
HCG-beta Antibody | V7020-20UG | Gentaur US, UK & Europe Disrtribition
Family: Primary antibody
Formulation: 0.2 mg/ml in 1X PBS with 0.1 mg/ml BSA (US sourced) and 0.05% sodium azide
Format: Purified
Clone: CGB63
Host Animal: Mouse
Clonality: Monoclonal (mouse origin)
Species Reactivity: Human
Application: IHC-P
Buffer: N/A
Limitation: This HCG-beta antibody is available for research use only.
Purity: Protein G affinity chromatography
Description: 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.
Immunogen: Recombinant protein was used as the immunogen for this HCG-beta antibody.
Storage: Store the HCG-beta antibody at 2-8oC (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20 °C or colder (without azide).
