Ricin (whole molecule), clone MMH
AS09 649 | Clonality: Polyclonal | Host: Mouse | Reactivity: Ricinus communis

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Product Information
Ricin, whole molecule
Reactivity
Application examples
Additional information
Antibodies have been purified by affinity chromatography on Protein G from tissue culture supernatant.
Ricin detection limit is 5 ng/ml, signal to noise ratio is 15-50 up to 100 ng/ml
As detection antibody in sandwich-type ELISA, antibody, AS09 649, which is recongnizing a complimentary epitope is recommended. This product is conjugated. Suggested protocol can be found here.
Background
Ricin is a protein found in castor bean (Ricinus communis) acting as protein synthesis inhibitor. It is a toxin involved in plant defence. A chain of ricin can inactivate few thousands of ribosomes per minute. B chain facilitates the entry of A chain into the cell.