Clostridium antibodies - Overview Press Release

12/31/2001

BIODESIGN International® has an extensive line of antibodies which react with Clostridium botulinum, Clostridium difficile, Clostridium tetani and Clostridium species.

Clostridium botulinum antibodies include Rabbit anti-C. botulinum-Type C Toxoid and a purified monoclonal antibody to C. botulinum-Type D Toxoid.

Clostridium difficile antibodies include specificities to Common Antigen, Toxin A, or Toxin B. The Rabbit anti–C. difficile-Common Antigen antibody and the Goat anti-C. difficile-Toxin A may be supplied as neat serum, purified and affinity purified products. Purified monoclonals to C. difficile-Toxin A have been used in ELISA applications. Goat anti-C. difficile-Toxin B antibodies are affinity purified.

Rabbit anti-Clostridium species detects C. perfringens, C. sordellii, C. novyi, C. septicum and C. chauvoei. Goat anti-Clostridium tetani-Tetanus Toxoid antibody is also available.

Depending on the antibody chosen, tested research applications may include ELISA, immunofluorescence and immunoprecipitation.

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 207-283-6500 or our toll free number 888-530-0140 to request a catalog or additional information. All products are for research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.