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Botulinum Toxin-BSA Antigen
Product Overview
BioVenic's Botulinum Toxin-BSA Antigen is a conjugated antigen prepared using chemical coupling. It can be used in immunochromatographic platforms like colloidal gold/fluorescence, the development of ELISA assays, and for immunizing animals to produce antibodies.
Specifications
Target Information
Botulinum toxin is an extremely potent neurotoxic protein produced by the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium botulinum and related species. It is a major hazard in animal-derived food safety, particularly in inadequately processed or poorly preserved vacuum-packed meats, sausages, canned meats, and fermented fish products. The toxin blocks the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction, leading to botulism-a severe disease characterized by flaccid paralysis. Ingestion of even minute amounts of the preformed toxin in contaminated animal products can cause fatal respiratory failure, making it one of the most lethal foodborne toxins known and a critical target for strict sterilization standards in the food industry.
Shipping and Storage
This product is shipped with ice packs. Stored at -20°C.
Documents
The product is for research use only.
Not for commercial, prophylactic, diagnostic, or therapeutic applications.
User Note
- Always centrifuge tubes before opening. Aliquot the reconstituted solution to minimize freeze-thaw cycles.