SABC (StreptAvidin-Biotin Complex) is specially designed for displaying the distribution of antigens in tissues and cells in immunochemistry and other immunodetection analyses. Streptavidin is a 47,000 dalton protein purified from the bacterium Streptomyces avidinii. Streptavidin has extraordinarily strong affinity to biotin molecules. The dissociation constant (Kd) of the biotin-streptavidin complex is on the order of ~10-15 mol/L, a million times higher than the typical affinity between antigens and their antibodies. Streptavidin has very low non-specific binding to tissues and cells, due to its nearly neutral isoelectric point (IP=6.0~6.5). Therefore, immunohistochemical analyses based on streptavidin-biotin complex has extremely low background. Furthermore, this kit has high sensitivity because each complex it generates has a large number of peroxidase and streptavidin molecules. In brief, SABC offers high specificity, low background and ease-of-use.
Kit Components:1. Normal rabbit serum blocking reagent: 12ml, for the block of tissue sections
Applications:Suitable for use in Immunohistochemistry (paraffin), Immunohistochemistry (frozen), Immunocytochemistry. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:Store powder at 4°C liquid at -20°C. Store other components at 4°C. Stable for at least 6 months For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
