Product Description
HCG-beta Antibody [CGB63] | 33-876 | ProSci
Host: Mouse
Reactivity: Human
Homology: N/A
Immunogen: Recombinant protein was used as the immunogen for this HCG-beta antibody.
Research Area: Other
Tested Application: IHC
Application: IHC (FFPE) : 0.5-1 ug/ml for 30 min at RT (1)
Prediluted format : incubate for 30 min at RT (2)
The concentration stated for each application is a general starting point. Variations in protocols, secondaries and substrates may require the HCG-beta antibody to be titered up or down for optimal performance.
1. Staining of formalin-fixed tissues requires boiling tissue sections in 10mM citrate buffer, pH 6.0, for 10-20 min followed by cooling at RT for 20 minutes.
2. The prediluted format is supplied in a dropper bottle and is optimized for use in IHC. After epitope retrieval step (if required) , drip mAb solution onto the tissue section and incubate at RT for 30 min.
Specificiy: N/A
Positive Control 1: N/A
Positive Control 2: N/A
Positive Control 3: N/A
Positive Control 4: N/A
Positive Control 5: N/A
Positive Control 6: N/A
Molecular Weight: N/A
Validation: N/A
Isoform: N/A
Purification: Protein G affinity chromatography
Clonality: Monoclonal
Clone: CGB63
Isotype: IgG1, kappa
Conjugate: Unconjugated
Physical State: Liquid
Buffer: PBS with 0.1 mg/ml BSA and 0.05% sodium azide
Concentration: 0.2 mg/mL
Storage Condition: Aliquot and Store at 2-8˚C. Avoid freez-thaw cycles.
Alternate Name: CGB, CGB3, CG-beta, Choriogonadotropin beta chain, HCGB, hCG Beta
User Note: Optimal dilutions for each application to be determined by the researcher
BACKGROUND: 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.