Antibody Specificity:   Human GD3

Isotype:   Murine IgG3

Process:   Hybridoma fermentation (Celltech Limited, Lot# 15889JC). Clinical grade/Expired.

Concentration:   2.5 mg IgG/ml

Volume:   4 ml/vial

Buffer:   Isotonic PBS plus human serum albumin (pH 5.9)

Product Testing:

MAP:

Cell Line Negative

Purity by HPLC:

>90%

Mycoplasma:

Cell Line Negative

Sterility:

Pass

Endotoxin:

<1 EU/ml

Product Storage:   -70^oC

References:

Boussiotis VA, et.al. R24 anti-GD3 ganglioside antibody can induce costimulation and prevent the induction of alloantigen-specific T cell clonal anergy. Eur J Immunolo 26:2149-2154, 1996

Houghton AN, et.al. Mouse Monoclonal IgG3 antibody detecting GD3 ganglioside: a phase I trial in patients with malignant melanoma. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 82: 1242-1246, 1985

Welt S et.al. Immune and nonimmune effector functions of IgG3 mouse monoclonal antibody R24 detecting the disaloganglioside GD3 on the surface of melanoma cells. Clin Immunol Immnuopathol 45: 214-229, 1987

CAUTION: FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY.   NOT FOR DRUG OR DIAGNOSTIC USE. NOT FOR USE IN HUMANS.

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