Anti-Chorionic Gonadotropin, human, beta4 (hCGb4), clone 3H470

Human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) is a hormone produced by placental syncytiotrophoblasts. hCG acts to maintain the corpus luteum until the developing placenta is able to produce the required levels of estrogen and progesterone. hCG shares a common alpha chain with the pituitary hormones FSH, TSH and LH, but has a unique beta chain. , Applications: , Suitable for use in RIA and ELISA. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Hybridoma: NS1/1-Ag4.1 myeloma cells with spleen cells from Balb/c mice. 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. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.