The Mouse Monoclonal anti-Chlamydia Pneumoniae antibody is suitable to detect Chlamydia Pneumoniae in samples from Chlamydophila pneumoniae. It has been validated for IF and EIA.
Optimal working dilution should be determined by the investigator.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Buffer
PBS, pH 7.2 containing 0.09 % Sodium Azide as preservative
Preservative
Sodium azide
Precaution of Use
This product contains sodium azide: a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.
Handling Advice
Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Storage
-20 °C
Storage Comment
Store the antibody undiluted (in aliquots) at -20 °C.
Target
Chlamydia Pneumoniae
Target Type
Bacteria
Background
Chlamydia Pneumoniae is a ubiquitous pathogen that causes acute respiratory disease. The spectrum of C. Pneumoniae infection has been extended to atherosclerosis and its clinical manifestations. A high proportion of adults from different countries are positive for antibodies to C. Pneumoniae, implying a high prevalence of these infections. The chlamydia are obligate intracellular bacteria characterized by a unique growth cycle