Anti-Streptococcus pneumoniae Antibody

Offered through the Antibodies.com catalogue, this mouse monoclonal reagent targets a defining surface structure of Streptococcus pneumoniae — the common C-polysaccharide, specifically the phosphorylcholine epitope — making it a useful tool for detecting and characterising pneumococcal antigens in clinical and research samples. The antibody is supplied as 1 mg of purified immunoglobulin, isolated from mouse ascites by protein A chromatography to a purity of ≥90%, and is formulated in 10 mM phosphate-buffered saline containing 0.1% sodium azide at pH 7.2. It belongs to the IgG3 subclass, is presented unconjugated, and has a reported shelf life of up to four years when stored correctly. For everyday handling, vials are shipped at 4 °C and can be held at that temperature for short-term use; for longer-term storage the antibody should be aliquoted and kept at –20 °C, with repeated freeze/thaw cycles avoided to preserve binding activity. Validated applications include ELISA and IFA, supporting its use in immunoassays and immunofluorescence workflows aimed at identifying pneumococcal components. The reagent is intended for research use only and is not approved for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.