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Invitrogen™ Normal Goat Serum
Description
This product is 0.2 μm filtered and the appearance is clear/amber. The components of this product have been tested and meet all quality specifications.
Specifications
Specifications
| Content And Storage | -20°C |
| Form | Liquid |
| Product Type | Normal Goat Serum |
| Quantity | 25 mL |
| Concentration | Conc. Not Determined |
| Formulation | Whole serum with 0.1% sodium azide |
| For Use With (Application) | Control |
| Isotype | Ig |
| Regulatory Status | RUO |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Some antibodies are provided in non-purified formats, such as ascites fluid, tissue culture supernatant, or whole serum. These formats contain multiple proteins, which can interfere with accurate protein quantification. Traditional methods like A280 measurement or protein assays such as BCA quantify total protein but do not provide a specific concentration for the antibody in question.
Literature, such as "Antibodies" by Harlow & Lane (1988) (https://antibodiesmanual.org/index.php) (Table 8.2 - Storing and Purifying Antibodies), suggests approximate concentrations of antibodies in these solutions, as shown below. However, please note that these are rough estimates, and actual concentrations can vary based on several factors.
Serum
Total antibody concentration: 10 mg/mL
Specific antibody concentration: 0.1 to 1 mg/mL (a maximum of 10% of the antibody population is expected to be the specific antibody of interest)
Tissue Culture Supernatant (10% FBS)
Total antibody concentration: 1 mg/mL
Specific antibody concentration: 0.05 mg/mL
Tissue Culture Supernatant (serum-free)
Total antibody concentration: 0.01 to 0.05 mg/mL
Specific antibody concentration: 0.01 to 0.05 mg/mL
Ascites
Total antibody concentration: 1 to 10 mg/mL
Specific antibody concentration: 0.9 to 9 mg/mL