Forssman Antigen Antibody – Rat Monoclonal

The Forssman glycolipid is a glycosylceramide possessing a neutral pentasaccharide head group, referred to as the Forssman antigen (Fa) and is a member of the globoseries glycolipid family. Fa has been identified in a number of mammals and exhibits heterogeneity with respect to developmental and cell-type expression among species. Some studies have reported the presence of the Fa in certain Human embryonic and tumor cells. The majority of Human individuals have undetectable levels of Fa. Gastric and colonic tumors from Fa-negative patients, however, contained relatively high levels of Fa. Moreover, compared with normal lung tissue, many lung cancers contained elevated levels of Fa. These observations arouse interest in Fa for a possible role as a Human tumor antigen.

J Immunol. 1986 Aug 15;137(4):1264-9, "Monoclonal antibodies detecting different epitopes on the Forssman glycolipid hapten". Sonnenberg A, van Balen P, Hengeveld T, Kolvenbag GJ, Van Hoeven RP, Hilgers J.

Small volumes of anti-Forssman antigen antibody vial(s) may occasionally become entrapped in the seal of the product vial during shipment and storage. If necessary, briefly centrifuge the vial on a tabletop centrifuge to dislodge any liquid in the container`s cap. Certain products may require to ship with dry ice and additional dry ice fee may apply.

MBS570230 is an antibody targeting Forssman antigen. Also known as Rat anti Forssman antigen. Reactive in Mouse. Host: Rat.