Lambda Light Chain Antibody

SKU: orb2639996

Description

Antibodies are produced by B lymphocytes, each expressing only one class of light chain. Once set, light chain class remains fixed for the life of the B lymphocyte. In a healthy individual, the total kappa to lambda ratio is roughly 3:1 in serum (measuring intact whole antibodies) or 1:1.5 if measuring free light chains, with a highly divergent ratio indicative of neoplasm.Individual B-cells in lymphoid tissue possess either kappa or lambda light chains, but never both together. Specific rearrangement of lambda light chain of immunoglobulins can lead to loss of some protein coding genes, which does not seem to be functionally relevant (while functionally relevant miR-650 can be overexpressed). Using immunohistochemistry, it is possible to determine the relative abundance of B-cells expressing kappa and lambda light chains. If the lymph node or similar tissue is reactive, or otherwise benign, it should possess a mixture of kappa positive and lambda positive cells. If, however, one type of light chain is significantly more common than the other, the cells are likely all derived from a small clonal population, which may indicate a malignant condition, such as B-cell lymphoma. [Wiki]

Images & Validation

• Tested Applications: FACS, IF, IHC-P, WB
• Dilution range: Flow cytometry: 0.5-1ug/10^6 cells,Immunofluorescence: 1-2ug/ml,Western blot: 0.5-1ug/ml,Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 0.5-1ug/ml for 30 min at RT
• Reactivity: Human
• Application Notes:
  The optimal dilution of the Lambda Light Chain antibody for each application should be determined by the researcher.

Key Properties

• Antibody Type: Primary Antibody
• Host: Mouse
• Clonality: Monoclonal
• Isotype: Mouse IgG1, kappa
• Clone No.: N10/2
• Immunogen: IgG purified from human serum was used as the immunogen for this Lambda Light Chain antibody.
• Purification: Protein G affinity chromatography
• Conjugation: Unconjugated

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C for up to 2 weeks. For long term storage store at -20°C in small aliquots to prevent freeze-thaw cycles.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

IHC testing of FFPE human tonsil stained with Lambda Light Chain antibody (clone N10/2). Required HIER: boil tissue sections in 10mM citrate buffer, pH6, for 10-20 min.

SDS-PAGE Analysis of Purified, BSA-Free Lambda Light Chain Antibody (clone N10/2). Confirmation of Integrity and Purity of the Antibody.

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UniProt

P01842, P01701