Maltose Binding Protein (MBP) Epitope Tag Antibody Biotin Conjugated

SKU: orb344775

Description

MBP Epitope Tag antibody (Biotin)

Images & Validation

• Tested Applications: ELISA, WB
• Dilution range: ELISA: 1:10,000-1:50,000, WB: 1:1,000-1:5,000
• Application Notes:
  Anti-MBP Biotin Conjugated Antibody is optimally suited for monitoring the expression of MBP tagged fusion proteins. As such, anti- MBP/MBP can be used to identify fusion proteins containing the MBP epitope. The antibody recognizes the MBP epitope tag fused to the amino- or carboxy- termini of targeted proteins. This antibody has been tested by ELISA and western blotting against MBP containing recombinant proteins. Although not tested, this antibody is likely functional for immunoprecipitation and immunocytochemistry, and other immunodetection techniques. Maltose binding protein is a bacterial protein, which is often used in protein expression studies because it creates a stable fusion product that does not appear to interfere with the bioactivity of the protein of interest. It also allows for its easy purification from bacterial extracts under mild conditions. Anti-MBP is a companion to the pMAL protein expression system and can be used for the detection and purification of MBP-fusion proteins expressed in E. coli. By Western blot, a band is seen at ~ 42 kDa representing MBP.

Key Properties

• Antibody Type: Primary Antibody
• Host: Rabbit
• Clonality: Polyclonal
• Isotype: IgG
• Immunogen: This antibody was purified from whole rabbit serum prepared by repeated immunizations with the MBP epitope tag recombinant protein.
• Purity: This IgG purified antibody is directed against MBP and is useful in determining its presence in various assays. This polyclonal anti-MBP tag antibody detects over-expressed proteins containing the MBP epitope tag. To date this antibody has reacted with all MBP tagged proteins so far tested. In western blotting of bacterial extracts the antibody does not cross-react with endogenous proteins.

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Store vial at -20° C or below prior to opening. This vial contains a relatively low volume of reagent (25 µL). To minimize loss of volume dilute 1:10 by adding 225 µL of the buffer stated above directly to the vial. Recap, mix thoroughly and briefly centrifuge to collect the volume at the bottom of the vial. Use this intermediate dilution when calculating final dilutions as recommended below. Store the vial at -20°C or below after dilution. Avoid cycles of freezing and thawing.
• Form/Appearance: Liquid (sterile filtered)
• Buffer/Preservatives: 0.01% (w/v) Sodium Azide
• Concentration: 1.0 mg/mL
• Dry Ice Shipping: Please note: This product requires shipment on dry ice. A dry ice surcharge will apply.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

rabbit anti-MBP Epitope Tag Antibody biotin conjugation, rabbit anti-Maltose Binding Protein Antibody biotin conjugated

Anti-MBP epitope tag polyclonal antibody detects MBP-tagged recombinant proteins by western blot. Polyclonal rabbit-anti-MBP epitope tag at 0.5-1.0 ug/ml was used to detect 1.0 ug of recombinant protein containing the MBP epitope tag. The apparent molecular weight of this band is 42 kDa. A minor band at corresponding to multimers of this protein is also evident. A 4-20% gradient gel was used to separate the protein by SDS-PAGE. The protein was transferred to nitrocellulose using standard methods. After blocking the membrane was probed with the primary antibody for 1 h at room temperature followed by washes and reaction with a 1:2500 dilution of IRDye 800 conjugated Gt-a-Rabbit IgG [H&L] for 30 min at room temperature.

Western Blot showing detection of Maltose Binding Protein (MBP) (0.05 µg) in Lane 2. MW markers indicated in Lane 1. Protein was run on a 4-20% gel and transferred to 0.45 µm nitrocellulose. After blocking with 1% BSA-TTBS (p/n orb348540, diluted to 1X) 30 min at 20°C Anti-MBP (RABBIT) antibody (p/n orb344609) was used at 1:1000 overnight at 4°C. Anti-Rabbit IgG (GOAT) IRDye800® conjugated antibody secondary antibody was used at 1:20000 in Blocking Buffer for Fluorescent Western Blotting (p/n orb348637) for 30 min at 20°C. A band is present at the correct molecular weight, ~42 kDa, the other bands present are recombinant MBP breakdown.