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β-Lactamase-BSA Antigen
Product Overview
BioVenic's β-Lactamase-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
Beta-Lactamase is an enzyme produced by certain bacteria that provides resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics (such as penicillins and cephalosporins) by hydrolyzing the antibiotic's molecular structure. In the context of food safety, it is highly relevant because it is sometimes illegally added to raw milk to mask the presence of antibiotic residues, allowing milk that violates safety standards to pass "antibiotic-free" tests. Furthermore, the presence of beta-lactamase-producing bacteria in animal-derived foods (like meat and dairy) represents a significant public health threat, as these "superbugs" can transfer antibiotic-resistance genes to human pathogens through the food chain.
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.