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Product Description
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ICP1015
This antibody was developed using progesterone 3-(O-carboxymethyl) oxime-KLH conjugates as the immunogen and affinity purified with progesterone-agarose affinity chromatography. The antibody could be utilized for the detection and quantization of serum progesterone.
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Direct competitive inhibition ELISA using immobilized anti-progesterone (3 μg/mL), and progesterone-labelled HRP (100 ng/mL). 50% inhibition occurred at 5 ng/mL of free progesterone under non-optimized conditions.
Structure of the Antigen
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Species
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Rabbit
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Formulation
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250 μg/mL in PBS with 50% glycerol
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Immunogen
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Progesterone -KLH conjugates
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Purification
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Antigen-specific affinity chromatography
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Specificity
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The antibody recognizes free progesterone.
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Applications
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ELISA; Affinity Chromatography
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Scientific Description
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Progesterone is a C-21 steroid hormone involved in the female menstrual cycle, pregnancy (supports gestation) and embryogenesis of humans and other species. Progesterone belongs to class of hormones called progestogens, and is the major naturally occurring human progestogen.
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Storage & Stability
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Product is stable for several weeks at 4°C. For extended storage, store product at –20oC. Expiration date is one year from date of shipping if properly stored.
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