Anti-Chlamydia trachomatis MOMP Antibody (15103)

C. trachomatis elementary bodies, L2 serovar

This monoclonal antibody is formulated in phosphate buffered saline (PBS) pH 7.2 - 7.4 with no carrier protein or preservatives added.

Liquid

Antibodies are purified by a multi-step process including the use of PEG purification chromatography.

Upon initial thawing, appropriately aliquot and store at -80°C. For long-term storage, keep at -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Next Day 2-8°C

These antibodies recognize Chlamydia trachomatis serovars A, B, Ba, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L1, L2, L3. MOMP specificity confirmed as follows: antibody reactivity is eliminated after treatment of EBs with proteinase K (which destroys protein but leaves carbohydrate unaltered) but is unaffected by sodium periodate treatment of EBs (which destroys LPS but leaves protein unaltered). Endusers should determine optimal concentrations for their applications.

Chlamydia trachomatis is a gram-negative bacterium that infects the columnar epithelium of the cervix, urethra, and rectum, as well as nongenital sites such as the lungs and eyes. The bacterium is the cause of the most frequently reported sexually transmitted disease in the United States, which is responsible for more than 1 million infections annually. Most persons with this infection are asymptomatic. Untreated infection can result in serious complications such as pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, and ectopic pregnancy in women, and epididymitis and orchitis in men.