Merck, A5295-1ML, Anti-Bovine IgG (whole molecule)−Peroxidase antibody produced in rabbit

General description
IgG (immunoglobulin G) contributes to 10-20% of plasma protein and is regarded as one of the most predominant serum protein. It consists of four subclasses: IgG1, IgG2, IgG3 and IgG4. The IgG structure possesses four polypeptide chains containing two identical γ heavy (H) chains and two identical κ or λ light (L) chains of 50 kDa and 25 kDa, respectively.
Immunogen
purified bovine IgG
Application
Anti-Bovine IgG (whole molecule)-Peroxidase antibody produced in rabbit has been used in:
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) plaque
focus-forming assays

Biochem/physiol Actions
Bovine IgGs are glycoprotein antibodies that regulate immune responses in herds. These antibodies inhibit TLR5 activation upon immunization with native H7 flagellin. Bovine IgG levels can be used for the detection of Johne′s disease and milk adulteration.
Physical form
Solution in 0.01 M phosphate buffered saline pH 7.4, containing 0.05% MIT.
Preparation Note
Prepared by the two-step glutaraldehyde method described by Avrameas, S., et al., Scand. J. Immunol., 8, Suppl. 7, 7 (1978).
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