Optimal working dilution should be determined by the investigator.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Concentration
0.1 mg/mL
Buffer
PBS containing 0.02 % Sodium Azide as preservative and EIA grade BSA as a stabilizing protein to bring total protein concentration to 4-5 mg/mL.
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
4 °C/-20 °C
Storage Comment
Store the antibody undiluted at 2-8 °C for one month or (in aliquots) at -20 °C for longer.
Target
Prothrombin (F2)
(Coagulation Factor II (thrombin) (F2))
Alternative Name
Prothrombin (F2)
Background
Prothrombin (Factor 2 in the coagulation cascade) is proteolytically cleaved at two sites by Factor Xa to form thrombin (Factor IIa) in an important step of the coagulation cascade which ultimately results in the stemming of blood loss. Thrombin being the single most important constituent of the coagulation cascade in terms of its feedback activation roles. Prothrombin also plays a role in maintaining vascular integrity during development and postnatal life. Mutations in Prothrombin lead to various forms of thrombosis and dysprothrombinemia. Prothrombin is a 72 kDa blood clotting glycoprotein formed by and stored in the Liver. Prothrombin is present in the blood plasma and is converted to the key blood clotting agent thrombin, when blood vessels are damaged. Factor VII, another important haemostasis protein can be converted to VIIa by Factor IXa or Thrombin.Synonyms: Coagulation factor II