Hemoglobin Antibodies - Overview Press Release

12/10/2001

BIODESIGN offers antibodies to Fetal Hemoglobin and to Human Hemoglobin.

Fetal Hemoglobin (HbF) monoclonal antibodies detect the human fetal hemoglobin molecule in its intact form. Reactivity is demonstrated with human fetal erythrocytes, adult F cells and nucleated red cell precursors containing HbF. No reaction is observed with other forms of human hemoglobin. The binding epitope is present on the intact HbF molecule only.

Human Hemoglobin monoclonal antibodies detect many types of human hemoglobin including HbA, HbA1c, HbA2, HbE, HbF and HbS. Depending on the antibody selected, many do not cross react with bovine, chicken, equine, ovine or porcine hemoglobin.

Products are available as purified antibodies or conjugated to FITC, biotin, HRP or phycoerythrin. Tested research applications include ELISA, flow cytometry, IHC, ICC, direct immunofluorescence microscopy and western blot.

BIODESIGN International is an ISO9001 certified company. To determine which product would be most useful for your specific needs, visit our web site at www.biodesign.com and click on “Product Search”. Detailed information for each product is available on the specification sheets linked to the search results. You may also call us at 207-283-6500, to request a catalog or additional information.

All products are for research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.