Anti-Kit Ligand Antibody [KT118]

Produced by Antibodies.com, this rat monoclonal IgG2a antibody (clone KT118) specifically recognizes human Kit Ligand, also referred to as Stem Cell Factor (SCF), a cytokine that signals through the c-KIT receptor to regulate hematopoiesis, mast cell biology, melanocyte development, and germ cell maintenance. Supplied at 100 µg in a liquid formulation, the unconjugated antibody is validated for ELISA workflows and can serve as either a capture or detection reagent when paired with a complementary anti-SCF antibody. The unconjugated format offers flexibility to conjugate the antibody to biotin, horseradish peroxidase, fluorophores, or other labels according to specific assay requirements. KT118 is reactive with human SCF only and shows no significant cross-reactivity with mouse, rat, or other species commonly tested, making it a human-specific capture reagent for in vitro cytokine studies. For long-term storage, the antibody should be kept refrigerated and protected from light; aliquot upon first use to avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. This reagent is intended for research use only and supports investigations into stem cell biology, mast cell disorders, pigmentation, and receptor-ligand signaling pathways.