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Microcystin-LR-BSA Antigen
Product Overview
BioVenic's Microcystin-LR-BSA Antigen is a conjugated antigen prepared using chemical coupling. The antigen carrier is BSA. This product is purified by column chromatography and dialysis, resulting in a purity greater than 95%. It is suitable for use in immunochromatographic platforms like colloidal gold/fluorescence, the development of ELISA assays, and for immunizing animals to produce antibodies.
Specifications
Target Information
Microcystin-LR is highly relevant to the safety of animal-derived foods. It is a specific and particularly toxic variant of the microcystin family, produced by freshwater cyanobacteria. As these blue-green algae form harmful blooms in water bodies, fish and shellfish living in or drinking this water can accumulate Microcystin-LR in their tissues, primarily in the liver. This can lead to serious health issues for both the animals and for humans who consume contaminated aquatic products. Microcystin-LR is a known hepatotoxin (liver toxin) and is considered a potential human carcinogen, making its presence in the food chain a significant public health concern.
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.