Anti-Human EGFR (Cetuximab)

Antibody Details

Product Details

Reactivity Species

Human

Host Species

Human

Expression Host

HEK-293

FC Effector Activity

Active

Immunogen

Human EGFR/ErbB1

Product Concentration

≥ 5.0 mg/ml

Endotoxin Level

≤ 1.0 EU/mg as determined by the LAL method

Purity

≥95% monomer by analytical SEC

Formulation

This biosimilar antibody is aseptically packaged and formulated in 0.01 M phosphate buffered saline (150 mM NaCl) PBS pH 7.2 - 7.4 with no carrier protein, potassium, calcium or preservatives added.

Product Preparation

Functional grade preclinical antibodies are manufactured in an animal free facility using only In vitro protein free cell culture techniques and are purified by a multi-step process including the use of protein A or G to assure extremely low levels of endotoxins, leachable protein A or aggregates.

Pathogen Testing

To protect mouse colonies from infection by pathogens and to assure that experimental preclinical data is not affected by such pathogens, all of Leinco’s recombinant biosimilar antibodies are tested and guaranteed to be negative for all pathogens in the IDEXX IMPACT I Mouse Profile.

Storage and Handling

Functional grade biosimilar antibodies may be stored sterile as received at 2-8°C for up to one month. For longer term storage, aseptically aliquot in working volumes without diluting and store at -80°C. Avoid Repeated Freeze Thaw Cycles.

Regulatory Status

Research Use Only (RUO). Non-Therapeutic.

Country of Origin

USA

Shipping

Next Day 2-8°C

RRID

AB_2893971

Applications and Recommended Usage
Quality Tested by Leinco

FC The suggested concentration for Cetuximab biosimilar antibody for staining cells in flow cytometry is ≤ 0.25 μg per 10⁶ cells in a volume of 100 μl. Titration of the reagent is recommended for optimal performance for each application.

Other Applications Reported In Literature

B
CyTOF®

Each investigator should determine their own optimal working dilution for specific applications. See directions on lot specific datasheets, as information may periodically change.

Description

Specificity

This non-therapeutic biosimilar antibody uses the same variable region sequence as the therapeutic antibody Cetuximab. Clone C225 recognizes human EGFR. This product is for research use only.

Antigen Distribution

EGFR is ubiquitously expressed and found in the plasma membrane.

Background

EGFR is a 170 kD transmembrane glycoprotein that is part of the ErbB family of receptors within the protein kinase superfamily. EGFR is one of four closely related receptor tyrosine kinases: EGFR (ErbB-1), HER2/c-neu (ErbB-2), Her 3 (ErbB-3) and Her 4 (ErbB-4). EGFR is essential for various processes including controlling cell growth and differentiation and ductal development of the mammary glands. Ligand binding induces dimerization and autophosphorylation. It consists of a glycosylated extracellular domain which binds to EGF and an intracellular domain with tyrosine-kinase activity necessary for signal transduction. TGFα, vaccinia virus growth factor, and related growth factors can also bind to and signal through EGFR. Abnormal EGFR signaling has been implicated in inflammatory diseases such as psoriasis, eczema and atherosclerosis. Alzheimer's disease is linked with poor signaling of the EGFR and other receptor tyrosine kinases. Furthermore, over-expression of the EGFR is linked with the growth of various tumors. EGFR has been identified as an oncogene, a gene which in certain circumstances can transform a cell into a tumor cell, which has led to the therapeutic development of anticancer EGFR inhibitors. EGFR is a well-established target for both mAbs and specific tyrosine kinase inhibitors. Anti-Human EGFR (Cetuximab) utilizes the same variable regions from the therapeutic antibody Cetuximab making it ideal for research projects.

Antigen Details

Protein

EGFR

PubMed

EGFR

NCBI Gene Bank ID

1956

UniProt.org

Information on Uniprot.org

References & Citations

1. Tortora, G. et al. (1999) Clin Cancer Res. 5(4):909-16.

2. Myers, J. et al. (2006) Clin Cancer Res. 12(2): 600–607.

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