APC Rat IgG2b Isotype Control

Cat # Size Price Quantity
30361625 µg$70

Product Details


CloneMOPC-173-R2b
ApplicationFlow Cytometry
ReactivityN/A
FormatAPC
Target NameRat IgG2b Isotype Control
IsotypeRat IgG2b, kappa
Antibody TypeMonoclonal
Regulatory StatusRUO
FormulationPhosphate-buffered solution, pH 7.2, containing 0.09% sodium azide and 0.2% (w/v) BSA
Protein Concentration0.2 mg/mL
Storage & HandlingStore the antibody undiluted at 2°C to 8°C.
Recommended UsageUse at concentrations comparable to those used for the target-specific antibody. APC has an excitation max at 650 nm and an emission max at 660 nm.
Excitation LaserRed Laser (633 nm)
Storage&HandlingStore the antibody undiluted at 2°C to 8°C.
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Background Information


This antibody is a clone of the MOPC-173 variable region with a rat IgG2b, κ isotype. MOPC-173 immunoglobulin has an unknown antigen specificity and is commonly used as an isotype control. It was selected based on screening across a variety of resting and activated cells, as well as live and fixed tissues from mouse, rat, and human sources.

Isotype Control


Data Sheets


APC Rat IgG2b Isotype Control TDS

Related Protocols


Flow Cytometry Protocol

Frequently Asked Questions


What should I do if I don't see an isotype control available for my antibody of choice?
Contact Technical Support or request a quote for a custom conjugation of the appropriate isotype and fluorophore.

Why should I use an isotype control?
Isotype controls are antibodies with no known specificity for the target of interest, but matched in host species, isotype, and conjugate to your primary antibody. They are used to measure non-specific binding (e.g., Fc receptor binding, background staining) so that signal from your specific antibody can be distinguished from background noise.

What should I do if my isotype control shows high background binding?
High background is often observed due to a number of causes such as Fc binding, poor cell viability, spillover and unmixing error, as well as monocyte tandem binding. Read this brief tech note to learn about the causes and specific solutions to remove background signals: The Path to True Signals: Removing Background in Flow Cytometry.

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