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Ractopamine Antigen
Product Overview
BioVenic's Ractopamine Antigen has a purity greater than 90%. It is suitable for use in immunochromatographic platforms like colloidal gold/fluorescence, the development of ELISA assays, and for immunizing animals to produce antibodies. The related antibodies include: Cat. No. VD2N305, VD2N306, VD2N310, VD2N311.
Specifications
Target Information
Ractopamine is a beta-adrenergic agonist, a drug used illegally as a growth promoter in some countries to increase lean meat in livestock like pigs and cattle. It promotes protein synthesis, leading to more muscle and less fat. This practice is banned in over 160 countries, including the European Union, China, and Russia, due to concerns about its potential health effects on humans who consume the meat. The consumption of meat with high levels of ractopamine residues can lead to symptoms such as an increased heart rate, headaches, and nervousness.
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.