{"product_id":"abcam-ab191896","title":"Abcam, ab191896, Anti-Tetanus Toxoid antibody [3F6]","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 100µL\u003cbr\u003e\nMouse Monoclonal TETX antibody. Suitable for ELISA, cELISA and reacts with Clostridium tetani samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Full Length Protein corresponding to Clostridium tetani E88 tetX aa 1 to C-terminus.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nHost species:Mouse,\u003cbr\u003e\nClonality:Monoclonal,\u003cbr\u003e\nClone number:3F6,\u003cbr\u003e\nIsotype:IgG1,\u003cbr\u003e\nLight chain type:kappa,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Clostridium tetani,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:cELISA, ELISASee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,\u003cbr\u003e\nImmunogen:Full Length Protein corresponding to Clostridium tetani E88 tetX aa 1 to C-terminus. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.P04958,\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecificity:ab191896 binds to both tetanus toxin and tetanus toxoid. ab191896 does not neutralize tetanus toxin efficiently enough to protect mice in the in-vivo test of tetanus antitoxin activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nForm-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze \/ thaw cycle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nTetanus Toxoid often referred to as TT is an inactivated toxin used in vaccines to prevent tetanus. It originates from the bacterium Clostridium tetani which produces the neurotoxin tetanospasmin. This toxoid has a mass of approximately 150 kDa and is conventionally administered as a vaccine in humans and animals. It triggers an immune response without causing disease as it's a detoxified version of the toxin. Tetanus toxoid is expressed in a laboratory setting where it undergoes chemical treatment to eliminate toxicity while maintaining its antigenicity.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nTetanus toxoid stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against the active tetanus toxin tetanospasmin. It doesn't form part of any specific protein complexes but functions independently to evoke humoral immunity. The binding of these antibodies to tetanospasmin neutralizes its effect thereby preventing the inhibition of neurotransmitter release. This process is important for avoiding the spasms and muscle rigidity associated with tetanus. The immune response it provokes includes the activation of B cells which differentiate into plasma cells that produce anti-tetanus antibodies.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nTetanus toxoid plays an integral part in the adaptive immune response. It functions within the humoral immune pathway by stimulating the Th2 response. This activation is associated with B-cell proliferation and differentiation into antibody-secreting cells which provide long-term immunity. The vaccine-related immune response connects to key immunological proteins like CD4+ T-helper cells which play a central role in modulating the immune system's response to vaccines.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe tetanus toxoid vaccine is directly related to preventing tetanus an acute often fatal infection marked by severe muscle contractions. By inducing immunity tetanus toxoid plays a preventive role against tetanospasmin-mediated dysfunction in the nervous system. Additionally the concept of herd immunity associated with tetanus prevention helps in protecting community members including those unvaccinated. No other direct protein associations in disorders are typically highlighted but successful immunization inherently aids in broader public health by reducing incidences of infection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854758957225,"sku":"ab191896","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/ar\/products\/abcam-ab191896","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}