Anti-hCG alpha Antibody [CH5]

The CH5 monoclonal antibody from Antibodies.com specifically targets the alpha subunit of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a 92 amino acid glycoprotein that forms the common chain shared among the glycoprotein hormone family, including LH, FSH, and TSH. Supplied as a 100 ug lyophilised vial, this unconjugated mouse IgG1 reagent is validated for ELISA and immunoprecipitation workflows against human samples.

Researchers use this reagent to investigate trophoblast biology, placental hormone production, and reproductive endocrinology. Because the alpha subunit sequence is conserved across glycoprotein hormones, cross-reactivity with LH, FSH, and TSH alpha chains should be considered when interpreting results; pairing with an anti-beta subunit reagent allows discrimination of intact hCG in complex samples.

The lyophilised format provides extended shelf life when stored refrigerated and protected from light. Reconstitute in sterile buffer before use, aliquot to avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles, and handle using standard immunological technique. Each vial supports multiple experimental setups across ELISA plate coating, immunoprecipitation of native hCG complexes, and related immunoassay development.