Functional Armenian Hamster IgG Isotype Control Antibody

Cat # Size Price Quantity
3005031 mg$140
3005045 mg$450
30050525 mg$1300
300506100 mg$3100

Product Details


CloneMOPC-173-Hamster
ApplicationFunctional Assay
ReactivityN/A
FormatLENP
Target NameArmenian Hamster IgG Isotype Ctrl
IsotypeArmenian Hamster IgG
Antibody TypeMonoclonal
Regulatory StatusRUO
FormulationPhosphate-buffered solution, pH 7.2, with endotoxin level is less than 0.1Eu/ug as determined by LAL test.
Protein ConcentrationThe 1 mg size is provided at a concentration of 1 mg/mL. Other sizes are supplied at lot-specific concentrations.
Storage and HandlingStore the antibody undiluted at 2°C to 8°C. This LENP-grade (Low Endotoxin, No Preservative) antibody is preservative-free and should be handled using aseptic techniques.
Recommended UsageUse at concentrations comparable to those used for the target-specific antibody.
RRIDAB_3739138
See All FormatsClone MOPC-173-Hamster

Background Information


This antibody was chosen as an isotype of armenian hamster control after screening on a variety of resting, activated, live, and fixed mouse, rat and human tissues.

Data Sheets


Functional Armenian Hamster IgG Isotype Control Antibody TDS

Frequently Asked Questions


What should I do if I don't see an isotype control available for my antibody of choice?
Contact Technical Support or request a quote for a custom conjugation of the appropriate isotype and fluorophore.

Why should I use an isotype control?
Isotype controls are antibodies with no known specificity for the target of interest, but matched in host species, isotype, and conjugate to your primary antibody. They are used to measure non-specific binding (e.g., Fc receptor binding, background staining) so that signal from your specific antibody can be distinguished from background noise.

What should I do if my isotype control shows high background binding?
High background is often observed due to a number of causes such as Fc binding, poor cell viability, spillover and unmixing error, as well as monocyte tandem binding. Read this brief tech note to learn about the causes and specific solutions to remove background signals: The Path to True Signals: Removing Background in Flow Cytometry.

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