Rat C-Reactive Protein/CRP Antibody

Catalog #: MAB17441 Datasheet / COA / SDS

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MAB17441
MAB17441-SP

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Rat C-Reactive Protein/CRP Antibody Summary

Species Reactivity

Rat

Specificity

Detects rat C‑Reactive Protein/CRP in direct ELISAs. In sandwich immunoassays, no cross-reactivity with recombinant mouse CRP, recombinant porcine CRP, recombinant human (rh) Pentraxin 2, or rhPentraxin 3 is observed.

Source

Monoclonal Mouse IgG_2A Clone # 233539

Purification

Protein A or G purified from hybridoma culture supernatant

Immunogen

Mouse myeloma cell line NS0-derived recombinant rat C‑Reactive Protein/CRP
His20-Ser230
Accession # P48199

Formulation

Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution in PBS with Trehalose. *Small pack size (SP) is supplied either lyophilized or as a 0.2 µm filtered solution in PBS.

Applications

Recommended Concentration

Sample

Rat C-Reactive Protein/CRP Sandwich Immunoassay

Recommended Concentration

Reagent

ELISA Capture (Matched Antibody Pair)

2-8 µg/mL

Use in combination with:

Detection Reagent: Rat C‑Reactive Protein/CRP Biotinylated Antibody (Catalog # BAM17442)

Standard: Recombinant Rat C-Reactive Protein/CRP Protein (Catalog # 1744-CR)

Please Note: Optimal dilutions should be determined by each laboratory for each application. General Protocols are available in the Technical Information section on our website.

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Preparation and Storage

Reconstitution

Reconstitute at 0.5 mg/mL in sterile PBS.

Shipping

Lyophilized product is shipped at ambient temperature. Liquid small pack size (-SP) is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store immediately at the temperature recommended below.

Stability & Storage

Use a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

12 months from date of receipt, -20 to -70 °C as supplied.
1 month, 2 to 8 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
6 months, -20 to -70 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.

Background: C-Reactive Protein/CRP

CRP is a member of the pentraxin family of proteins that are characterized by a cyclic pentameric structure. The rat CRP gene encodes a 230 amino acid (aa) precursor with a signal peptide of 19 aa and the mature polypeptide of 211 aa. Rat CRP shares 64% and 70% aa sequence homology with human and mouse CRP respectively. Human, mouse and rabbit CRP are non-glycosylated proteins, and the units are non-covalently linked to form the pentameter. In contrast, rat CRP is a glycoprotein and contains a covalently linked dimer in the pentameter. CRP exhibits Ca⁺⁺-dependent binding to ligands. Phosphocholine (PCh), a constituent of many bacterial and fungal walls, is a principal ligand of CRP. CRP also binds to the membrane of injured cells, the membrane and nuclear components of necrotic and apoptotic cells. Upon binding with the ligands, CRP is recognized by C1q and initiates the activation of complement cascade. Ligand bound CRP also binds to Fc gamma RI and Fc gamma RIIa on phagocytes and activates phagocytotic responses. In addition to phagocytosis, CRP also induces the production of hydrogen peroxide and inflammatory cytokines, such as IL-1, IL-6 and TNF-alpha. In human and rabbits, CRP is an important acute-phase protein that plays a role in the first line of host innate defense. The level of plasma CRP at basal conditions in human and rabbits is very low, and can increase 1,000-fold within 24‑48 hours in response to infection, inflammation or tissue damage. In rats, CRP exists at a high level at basal conditions and only increases about 2-fold in response to injury. CRP is not a typical acute-phase protein in rat and is a minor component in response to injury. In mice, CRP is expressed at very low levels and is not an acute phase reactant. Serum amyloid P component (SAP), another pentraxin, is an acute phase serum protein in mice.

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