Lambda Light Chain Antibody [Discontinued, view alternative antibodies] [clone ICO-106] (V2151)

Description

This antibody is specific to lambda light chain of immunoglobulin and shows no cross-reaction with kappa light chain or any of the five heavy chains. In mammals, the two light chains in an antibody are always identical, with only one type of light chain, kappa or lambda. In general the ratio of Kappa to Lambda is 3:1. However, with the occurrence of multiple myeloma or other B-cell malignancies this ratio is disturbed. Antibody to the lambda light chain is reportedly useful in the identification of leukemias, plasmacytomas, and certain non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. Demonstration of clonality in lymphoid infiltrates indicates that the infiltrate is malignant.

Application Notes

The concentration stated for each application is a general starting point. Variations in protocols, secondaries and substrates may require the Lambda Light Chain antibody to be titered up or down for optimal performance.

1. Staining of formalin-fixed tissues requires boiling tissue sections in 10mM Citrate Buffer, pH 6.0, for 10-20 min followed by cooling at RT for 20 minutes.

Immunogen

Purified human Ig was used as the immunogen for this Lambda Light Chain antibody.

Storage

Store the Lambda Light Chain antibody at 2-8oC (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20oC or colder (without azide).

Alternate Names

Bence Jones Protein; BJP; IGLC 1/2/3; Mcg Marker; Paraprotein, Lambda antibody, Lambda light chain antibody