Anti-Kappa Light Chain Antibody Kap-56 / Mouse Monoclonal [clone Kap-56] (V2624)

Description

Anti-Kappa Light Chain Antibody Kap-56 is specific to kappa light chain of immunoglobulin and shows no cross-reaction with lambda 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. The ratio of Kappa to Lambda is 70:30. However, with the occurrence of multiple myeloma or other B-cell malignancies this ratio is disturbed. Antibody to the kappa 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.

For detection of total human kappa light chain, see our Human Kappa Light Chain ELISA Antibody RM126 page.

Application Notes

Optimal dilution of the Anti-Kappa Light Chain Antibody Kap-56 should be determined by the researcher.

1. Staining of formalin-fixed tissues requires boiling tissue sections in pH 9 10mM Tris with 1mM EDTA for 10-20 min followed by cooling at RT for 20 min
2. The prediluted format is supplied in a dropper bottle and is optimized for use in IHC. After epitope retrieval step (if required), drip mAb solution onto the tissue section and incubate at RT for 30 min.

Immunogen

Stimulated human lymphocytes were used as the immunogen for the Anti-Kappa Light Chain Antibody Kap-56.

Storage

Store the Anti-Kappa Light Chain Antibody Kap-56 at 2-8oC (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20oC or colder (without azide).