IgA is the most abundant immunoglobulin in body fluids and the second most abundant immunoglobulin in plasma, found at a concentration of 0.4 to 2.2mg/ml. It plays a very important role in the first specific defense against natural infection. Secretory IgA differs from serum IgA in that it contains two additional peptides: the secretory component and the J chain. Applications: Suitable for use in Immunohistochemistry and FLISA. Other applications have not been tested. Recommended Dilutions: Immunohistochemistry: Frozen and Paraffin sections Optimal working dilutions to be determined by researcher. Hybridoma: NS1 myeloma cells with spleen cells from Balb/c mice. Storage and Stability: Store product at 4C in the dark. DO NOT FREEZE! Stable at 4C for 12 months after receipt as an undiluted liquid. Dilute required amount only prior to immediate use. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. Caution: APC conjugates are sensitive to light. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. Note: Applications are based on unconjugated antibody.