Merck, MABF2007-100UG, Anti-CHIKV E2 Antibody, clone 1.3A2

General description
Sucrose gradient-purified, gamma-irradiated CHIKVMAU E2 protein (Mauritius strain 06113879) with Quil-A saponin as adjuvant followed by a second application and later a boost with binary-ethyleneimine inactivated CHIKVASIAN.
~50 kDa observed. Uncharacterized bands may be observed in some lysate(s).
Application
Western Blotting Analysis: A 1:500 dilution from a representative lot detected E2 of Chikungunya virus in C6/36 mosquito cell lysates either mock-infected (negative) or CHIKV-infected (positive). (Courtesy of Jody Peters, Ph.D., University of Queensland, Australia).

Neutralizing Analysis: A representative lot efficiently neutralized different CHIKV isolates in Neutralizing applications (Goh, L.Y., et. al. (2013). Clin Immunol. 149(3):487-97).

Western Blotting Analysis: A representative lot detected CHIKV E2 in Western Blotting applications (Goh, L.Y., et. al. (2013). Clin Immunol. 149(3):487-97).

ELISA Analysis: A representative lot detected CHIKV E2 in ELISA applications (Goh, L.Y., et. al. (2013). Clin Immunol. 149(3):487-97).

Biochem/physiol Actions
Clone 1.3A2 specifically detects E2 glycoprotein in Chikungunya virus. May recognize multiple epitopes on E2 protein.

Physical form
Purified mouse monoclonal antibody IgG2a in PBS without azide.

Preparation Note
Stable for 1 year at -20°C from date of receipt. Handling Recommendations: Upon receipt and prior to removing the cap, centrifuge the vial and gently mix the solution. Aliquot into microcentrifuge tubes and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles, which may damage IgG and affect product performance.
Analysis Note
Isotype testing: Identity Confirmation by Isotyping Test.

Isotyping Analysis: The identity of this monoclonal antibody is confirmed to be mouse IgG2a by isotype testing.

Other Notes
Chikungunya virus.
Disclaimer
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