Anti-Caffeine, clone 1.BB.877

Caffeine is a naturally occurring chemical that is present in tea, cola nuts, guarana and coffee. It is able to stimulate the central nervous system, cardiac muscle, stimulate the respiratory system, act as a diuretic and delay fatigue. The chemical structure for caffeine is 1,3,7-tri methylxanthine. As a modified purine it can act as an inhibitor of enzymes that use compounds containing adenine or guanine as substrates. Applications: Suitable for use in competitive RIA or ELISA for caffeine quantitation. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilutions: Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Af?nity Constant: 1.3x10e9L/mole, Hybridoma: P3X63-Ag8.653 myeloma cells with spleen cells from Balb/c mice. Source: Ascites, Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.