Key Product Details

Species Reactivity

Rat, Non-species specific

Applications

Immunohistochemistry, ELISA

Label

Alexa Fluor 488 (Excitation = 488 nm, Emission = 515-545 nm)

Antibody Source

Polyclonal Goat IgG
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Product Specifications

Immunogen

FITC conjugated to KLH.

Reactivity Notes

Rat reactivity reported in scientific literature (PMID:32940130)

Specificity

This reacts specifically with FITC. There is no reaction with KLH.

Clonality

Polyclonal

Host

Goat

Isotype

IgG

Applications for FITC Antibody [Alexa Fluor® 488]

Application
Recommended Usage

ELISA

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Immunohistochemistry

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.
Application Notes
Optimal dilution of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

Immunogen affinity purified

Formulation

50mM Sodium Borate

Preservative

0.05% Sodium Azide

Concentration

Please see the vial label for concentration. If unlisted please contact technical services.

Shipping

The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.

Stability & Storage

Store at 4C in the dark.

Background: FITC

FITC is a small organic fluorochrome dye commonly used for a variety of labeling applications such as conjugation to antibodies or other proteins. Excitation of FITC results in emission of a visible yellow-green signal.

Long Name

Fluorescein Isothiocyanate

Alternate Names

Fluorescein Isothiocyanate

Additional FITC Products

Product Documents for FITC Antibody [Alexa Fluor® 488]

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Product Specific Notices for FITC Antibody [Alexa Fluor® 488]



Alexa Fluor (R) products are provided under an intellectual property license from Life Technologies Corporation. The purchase of this product conveys to the buyer the non-transferable right to use the purchased product and components of the product only in research conducted by the buyer (whether the buyer is an academic or for-profit entity). The sale of this product is expressly conditioned on the buyer not using the product or its components, or any materials made using the product or its components, in any activity to generate revenue, which may include, but is not limited to use of the product or its components: (i) in manufacturing; (ii) to provide a service, information, or data in return for payment; (iii) for therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic purposes; or (iv) for resale, regardless of whether they are resold for use in research. For information on purchasing a license to this product for purposes other than as described above, contact Life Technologies Corporation, 5791 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA or outlicensing@lifetech.com. This conjugate is made on demand. Actual recovery may vary from the stated volume of this product. The volume will be greater than or equal to the unit size stated on the datasheet.

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

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FAQs for FITC Antibody [Alexa Fluor® 488]

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  • Q: What is the molecular weight of Fluorescein Isothiocyanate (FITC)?

    A: The molecular weight of FITC is 389.38 Daltons. However, R&D Systems uses 5- (and 6-) Carboxyfluorescein (CFS) for antibody conjugation, which has a molecular weight of 473 Daltons.

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