Human C9 Antibody Pair - BSA and Azide free is a kit containing recombinant capture and detector antibodies in a carrier-free formulation for the measurement of Human C9.
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Key facts
- Assay type
- ELISA set
- Reactive species
- Human
- Range
- 39 - 2500 pg/mL
Reactivity data
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Target data
Function
Constituent of the membrane attack complex (MAC) that plays a key role in the innate and adaptive immune response by forming pores in the plasma membrane of target cells (PubMed:26841934, PubMed:9212048, PubMed:9634479). C9 is the pore-forming subunit of the MAC (PubMed:26841934, PubMed:30111885, PubMed:4055801).
Alternative names
Complement component C9, C9
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Human C9 Antibody Pair - BSA and Azide free is a kit containing recombinant capture and detector antibodies in a carrier-free formulation for the measurement of Human C9.
Key facts
- Assay type
- ELISA set
- Reactive species
- Human
- Range
- 39 - 2500 pg/mL
- Assay Platform
- Reagents
Storage
- Shipped at conditions
- Blue Ice
- Appropriate short-term storage conditions
- +4°C
- Appropriate long-term storage conditions
- +4°C
- Storage information
- +4°C
Notes
Human C9 Antibody Pair is a matched pair of unconjugated recombinant rabbit monoclonal capture and detection antibodies used to quantify Human C9 in sandwich ELISAs and many other pair-based applications.
Our RabMAb® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMAb® patents.
Use our conjugation kits for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with <1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.
The pair can be used in variety of assays and platforms including but not limited to:
- Sandwich ELISA
- FRET/TR-FRET/HTRF
- Meso Scale Discovery® (MSD®)
- Bead-based assays
- AlphaLISA®/AlphaScreen®
- DELFIA® immunoassays
- Simoa® and Single Molecule Counting (SMC™) immunoassays
- Multiplex
Our antibody pairs are supplied in a carrier-free format that is conjugation-ready:
- Buffer free of BSA, sodium azide, and glycerol for higher conjugation efficiency.
- Concentration of ~1 mg/ml as measured by the protein A280 method.
We can label antibodies for you: get in touch today to discuss how we can help accelerate your assay development with custom conjugation services.
Pairs are screened in biological samples, including plasma and serum, to ensure specificity in complex samples.
Please note:
The recommended antibody orientation is based on internal optimization in sandwich ELISA. Antibody orientation is assay dependent and needs to be optimized for each assay type.
The range provided for this antibody pair is based on initial sandwich ELISA validation data using recombinant protein. Performance and range of the antibody pair will depend on the specific characteristics of your assay, including standard protein selection.
We guarantee the product works in sandwich ELISA, but we do not guarantee the sensitivity or dynamic range of the antibodies in other assays.
Antibody properties:
Capture antibody: recombinant rabbit monoclonal (unconjugated) – 100 µg
Detector antibody: recombinant rabbit monoclonal (unconjugated) - 100 µg
Concentration: ~1 mg/ml
Storage buffer: 100% PBS
Form: Liquid
Isotype: IgG
Recombinant monoclonal antibodies offer several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free production
Meso Scale Discovery and MSD are registered trademarks of Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC.
AlphaLISA, AlphaScreen, and DELFIA are registered trademarks of PerkinElmer, Inc.
Simoa is a registered trademark of Quanterix, Inc.
SMC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.
Supplementary info
- This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
- Activity summary
C9 also known as complement component 9 is a protein that plays an essential mechanical role in the complement system. It typically associates in the formation of the membrane attack complex (MAC). The C9 protein weighing around 71 kDa expresses in the liver and is secreted into the blood plasma. Alternative names like 'Cloud 9 capture' and 'C9 tag' often refer to research tools or motifs derived from the C9 protein rather than the protein itself. Researchers frequently study C9 in mouse models where its physiological roles can be explored.
- Biological function summary
C9 participates in defending against pathogens. It joins other complement components like C5b C6 C7 and C8 to form the MAC complex which facilitates cell lysis by forming pores in the membrane of target cells. This action directly results in microbial cell destruction serving a critical immune function. C9 is not only part of the MAC complex but also holds significance due to its unique function as the last step in the formation of the pore influencing the efficacy of pathogen elimination.
- Pathways
C9 functions primarily within the complement cascade which includes the classical and alternative pathways. Its role is in the terminal pathway segment that ultimately leads to the formation of the MAC and follows the activation of C5 which cleaves to produce C5b. This connection extends to proteins like C3 which is upstream in the cascade and significantly impacts the cascade's activation highlighting C9's function as an integral terminal component in these pathways.
- Associated diseases and disorders
Mutations or deficits in C9 relate to an increased susceptibility to infections particularly those caused by Neisseria species. This association results directly from its important role in the MAC formation. Additionally deficiency of C9 links to autoimmune disorders where the immune response may be improperly regulated due to compromised MAC formation. Other complement components like C6 and C8 may also relate to these diseases due to their collaboration with C9 in forming the MAC illustrating the interconnectedness of these proteins within the immune response framework.
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Sandwich ELISA - Human C9 Antibody Pair - BSA and Azide free (ab253544)
Example of Human C9 standard curve. Background-subtracted data values (mean +/- SD) are graphed.
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