Carcinoembryonic Antigen, Human (CEA)

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£1,348.00

SKU:: 298506
Molecular Weight:: 180
Purity:: ≥98% (SDS PAGE)
Storage Conditions:: -20°C
Supplier:: United States Biological
Format:: Supplied as a liquid in 50mM sodium citrate, 150mM sodium chloride, pH 7.4, 0.09% sodium azide, 20% glycerol.
Extra Details:: Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is a glycoprotein present in fetal digestive-tract tissues; it’s involved in cell adhesion. The production of CEA stops before birth. CEA is called tumor marker since its elevated levels are found in the serum from individuals with colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, lung and breast carcinomas and in heavy smokers. Source: CEA, from Human Fluids Molecular Weight: ~180kD Applications: Suitable for use in ELISA. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing.. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 6 months after receipt at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.