Rat IgM Isotype Control

SDS-Page: Rat IgM Isotype Control [NBP1-96776] - Lane M: 3 uL Opal Prestained Marker. Lane 1: Reduced Rat IgG Whole Molecule. Lane 2: Reduced Rat IgG F(c) Fragment. Lane 3: Reduced Rat IgG Fab Fragment. Lane 4: Reduced Rat IgM Whole Molecule. Load: 1 ug of IgG, F(c), Fab; 1.5 ug of IgM.

SDS-Page: Rat IgM Isotype Control [NBP1-96776] - Lane 1: Rat IgM, Non-Reduced. Lane 2: Rat IgM, Reduced. Load: 1.0 ug per lane.

• Reactivity: Rt
• Applications: WB, ELISA, IHC, PAGE
• Host: Rat
• Conjugate: Unconjugated
• Format: Purified

Rat IgM Isotype Control Summary

• Description: This product was prepared from normal serum by a multi-step process which includes delipidation, selective precipitation and tandem molecular sieve chromatography followed by extensive dialysis against the buffer stated above. Assay by immunoelectrophoresis resulted in a single precipitin arc against anti-Rat Serum and anti-Rat IgM (u chain specific)
  
  Store vial at 4C prior to opening. This product is stable 4C as an undiluted liquid. Dilute only prior to immediate use. For extended storage mix with an equal volume of glycerol, aliquot contents and freeze at -20C or below. Avoid cycles of freezing and thawing.
• Specificity: No reaction was observed against anti-Rat IgG F(c). Some light chain cross-reactivity will occur with anti-Rat IgG.
• Isotype: IgM
• Host: Rat
• Gene: IGHM
• Purity: Multi-step

Applications/Dilutions

• Dilutions:
  • ELISA
  • Immunohistochemistry 1:10 - 1:500
  • SDS-Page 1:100 - 1:2000
  • Western Blot 1:100-1:2000
• Application Notes: This product has been tested in SDS-Page and can be utilized as a control or standard reagent in Western Blotting and ELISA experiments.

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

• Storage: Store at 4C short term. For extended storage, add an equal volume of glycerol, aliquot and store at -20C or below. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
• Buffer: 0.1 M Tris Chloride, 0.5 M Sodium Chloride, pH 8.0
• Preservative: 0.01% Sodium Azide
• Purity: Multi-step

Alternate Names for Rat IgM Isotype Control

• AGM1
• DKFZp686I15196
• DKFZp686I15212
• FLJ00385
• IgM
• immunoglobulin heavy constant mu
• MGC104996
• MGC52291
• MU
• VH

Background

IgM normally constitutes about 10% of serum immunoglobulins. IgM antibody is prominent in early immune responses to most antigens and is largely confined to plasma due to its large size. Monomeric IgM is expressed as a membrane bound antibody on the surface of B cells and as a pentamer when secreted by plasma cells. Due to its high valency IgM is more efficient than other isotypes is binding antigens with repeating epitopes (virus particles and red blood cells) and is more efficient than IgG in activiating the complement pathway. The gene for the mu constant region contains four domains separated by short intervening sequences. IgM measurement yields information about the body's immediate resistance and response to infection as well as information related to specific diseases. Decreased levels are associated with immune deficiency states, hereditary deficiencies, and myeloma. Increased levels can be associated with Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia, chronic infection and hepatocellular disease.

Limitations

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Isotype Controls are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

Bioinformatics

• Gene Symbol: IGHM