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AB46807

Biotin Anti-Kappa light chain antibody

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Goat Polyclonal Kappa light chain antibody - conjugated to Biotin. Suitable for ELISA and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.

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HCAK 1, IGKCD, Ig kappa chain C region, Immunoglobulin InV, Immunoglobulin KM, Immunoglobulin kappa constant, Immunoglobulin kappa constant region, Immunoglobulin kappa light chain, Immunoglobulin kappa light chain constant region, Kappa 1 immunoglobulin light chain, Km, MGC111575, MGC62011, MGC72072, MGC88770, MGC88771, MGC88809, kappa light chain

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ELISA - Biotin Anti-Kappa light chain antibody (AB46807)
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Supplier Data

ELISA - Biotin Anti-Kappa light chain antibody (AB46807)

ELISA plate was coated with purified human IgGκ, IgMκ, IgAκ, IgGκ, IgMκ, and IgAκ. Immunoglobulins were detected with serially diluted ab46807 followed by Streptavidin-HRP.

Key facts

Host species

Goat

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Conjugation

Biotin

Excitation/Emission
Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Human

Applications

ELISA

applications

Specificity

Reacts with human kappa light chains as demonstrated by ELISA and flow cytometry. Cross Absorption: Pooled human myeloma proteins with kappa light chains and mouse immunoglobulins.

Reactivity data

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Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Immunogen
Purification notes
Affinity chromatography on pooled human immunoglobulins with kappa light chains covalently linked to agarose.
Storage buffer
pH: 7.4 Preservative: 0.1% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage duration
1-2 weeks
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

The kappa light chain alternatively known as Ig kappa chain is a component of immunoglobulins which are important for immune response. This protein has a molecular mass of roughly 25 kDa. It predominantly expresses in B lymphocytes where it pairs with heavy chains to form antibodies. Its expression is indicative of mature B cell functions serving as a marker for certain types of immune cells. The kappa light chain can also be detected outside of cells circulating in the blood and other bodily fluids.
Biological function summary

Kappa light chains are integral to the structure and function of antibodies. As part of the immunoglobulin molecule these chains contribute to antigen specificity by combining with heavy chains. Together they form the antigen-binding site. The kappa light chain is not part of a multiprotein complex; rather it directly participates in the antibody response. The presence of either kappa or lambda light chains can determine the particularities of antibody characteristics.

Pathways

Kappa light chains are elements of the immunological pathways notably the adaptive immune response. They interact with other proteins like immunoglobulin heavy chains to neutralize pathogens. The constant region of the kappa chain plays a role in determining the isotype of immunoglobulins which affects how antibodies mediate immune effector functions. Cross-linking of surface immunoglobulin by antigens can trigger B cell activation an essential step in the adaptive immune system.

Kappa light chains associate closely with multiple myeloma and certain types of lymphomas. Overproduction of kappa light chains in these diseases results in high levels detectable in the serum or urine which can be used diagnostically as markers. Also dysregulation of kappa chains correlates with autoimmune disorders whereby the immune system incorrectly targets its tissues. In disorders like these the interplay between kappa and lambda chains often arises showing imbalance between the two as a sign of abnormal B cell activity.

Product protocols

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Publications (1)

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Circulation. Heart failure 17:e011504 PubMed38910562

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Overexpression of in Cardiomyocytes Promotes Cardiac Reverse Remodeling.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Mengda Xu,Hang Zhang,Yuan Chang,Xiumeng Hua,Xiao Chen,Yixuan Sheng,Dan Shan,Mengni Bao,Shengshou Hu,Jiangping Song
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