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IgA from human colostrum

reagent grade, ≥95%, essentially salt-free, lyophilized powder

Synonym(s):

Human IgA

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About This Item

MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352203
NACRES:
NA.46

conjugate

unconjugated

Quality Level

grade

reagent grade

Assay

≥95%

form

essentially salt-free, lyophilized powder

storage temp.

2-8°C

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General description

IgA antibody is secretory antibody and is present abundantly in mucous linings of gastrointestinal, respiratory and genitourinary tracts, tears, colostrum and saliva. Thus secretory IgA contributes to the humoral defense mechanism against the pathogens on mucosal surfaces
Human IgA is purified from pooled normal human colostrum by fractionation and ion-exchange fractionation.

Application

Purified IgA may be used as a reference antigen, standard, blocking agent or coating protein in a variety of immunoassays including ELISA, dot immunobinding, immunoblotting, immunodiffusion and immunoelectrophoresis. Other applications include starting materials for the preparation of immunogens and solidphase immunoadsorbents. IgA from human colostrum was used as a standard in ELISA (1 mg/ml) and gel electrophoresis.

Reconstitution

Reconstitute with buffered saline (150 mM sodium chloride).

Disclaimer

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Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Susanna R Bidgood et al.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 111(37), 13463-13468 (2014-08-30)
IgA is the most prevalent antibody type on mucosal surfaces and the second most prevalent antibody in circulation, yet its role in immune defense is not fully understood. Here we show that IgA is carried inside cells during virus infection
Lloyd S Robinson et al.
The Journal of biological chemistry, 294(14), 5230-5245 (2019-02-07)
Gardnerella vaginalis is abundant in bacterial vaginosis (BV), a condition associated with adverse reproductive health. Sialidase activity is a diagnostic feature of BV and is produced by a subset of G. vaginalis strains. Although its genetic basis has not been
A M Bakker-Zierikzee et al.
Pediatric allergy and immunology : official publication of the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, 17(2), 134-140 (2006-04-19)
Secretory immunoglobulin A (SIgA) plays an important role in the defence of the gastrointestinal tract. The level of faecal SIgA antibody is associated with increased neutralization and clearance of viruses. Formula-fed infants who lack the transfer of protective maternal SIgA
P Kosuwon et al.
Beneficial microbes, 9(4), 541-552 (2018-04-11)
Little is known about the impact of nutrition on toddler gut microbiota. The plasticity of the toddler gut microbiota indicates that nutritional modulation beyond infancy could potentially impact its maturation. The objective of this study was to determine the effect
E Knop et al.
Investigative ophthalmology & visual science, 42(3), 566-574 (2001-02-27)
Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) specifically protects mucosal surfaces. In a previous study of the human conjunctiva, evidence was also found for the presence of MALT in the lacrimal sac. The present study, therefore, aims to investigate its morphology and topographical

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