BackgroundProteins of the antigen 85 complex are responsible for the high affinity of mycobacteria to fibronectin. Possesses a mycolyltransferase activity required for the biogenesis of trehalose dimycolate (cord factor), a dominant structure necessary for maintaining cell wall integrity.
DescriptionfbpA Polyclonal Antibody. Unconjugated. Raised in: Rabbit.
Formulation0.03% Proclin 300. 50% Glycerol, 0.01M PBS, pH 7.4.
SpecificityMycobacterium tuberculosis
IsotypeIgG
Uniprot IDP9WQP3
PurificationProtein G purified
ImmunogenRecombinant Mycobacterium tuberculosis Diacylglycerol acyltransferase/mycolyltransferase Ag85A protein (53-331AA)
StorageShipped at 4°C. Upon delivery aliquot and store at -20°C (short-term) or -80°C (long-term). Avoid repeated freeze.
Alternative NamesAntigen 85 complex A, Fibronectin-binding protein A Mycolyl transferase 85A, fbpA, mpt44
ApplicationELISA, WB; Recommended dilution: WB:1:1000-1:5000