Description_x000D_ General description_x000D_ Rat immunoglobulins have seven distinct classes, namely, IgM, IgA, IgE, IgG1, IgG2a, IgG2b and IgG2c. Rat IgMs have been implicated in complement activation . Rat IgMs against target proteins are often used as primary antibodies in various research applications. Thus, secondary anti-rat IgM is a useful tool for the analysis of target proteins_x000D_ Monoclonal Anti-Rat IgM antibody is specific for an epitope present on the heavy chain of rat IgM. By immunoblotting, the antibody detects the denatured-reduced heavy chain molecule of rat IgM (μ-chain). The product recognizes rat IgMs derived from normal serum or myeloma proteins, but does not detect other rat immunoglobulins. In assays such as indirect ELISA and dot blot, the antibody weakly associates with guinea pig immunoglobulins. The product does not bind to IgG or serum preparations obtained from bovine, cat, chicken, dog, goat, horse, human, mouse, pig, rabbit, or sheep._x000D_ Immunogen_x000D_ Rat IgM myeloma preparation_x000D_ Application_x000D_ Monoclonal Anti-Rat IgM antibody is suitable for use in indirect ELISA (1:1,000), immunocytochemistry, immunohistochemistry and dot blot._x000D_ Disclaimer_x000D_ Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.