Target: Sialyl Lewis a (SLea) antigen, a tumor-associated carbohydrate antigen expressed in adenocarcinomas (e.g., pancreatic, colorectal) .
Isotype: IgMκ
Host Species: Mouse
Applications:
ELISA (sensitivity: 0.001–100 µg/mL)
Flow cytometry (0.5–1.0 µg/million cells)
Diagnostic Utility:
Functional Studies:
In flow cytometry, it binds cell-surface CA19-9 on human cancer cell lines (e.g., SW1990, AsPC-1) with an optimal dose of 1.0 µg/million cells .
Unlike IgG antibodies, IgM-based clones like 121SLE exhibit higher avidity due to pentameric structure, enhancing pathogen neutralization in early immune responses .
Comparative Performance:
Specificity Issues:
Over 50% of commercial antibodies fail in ≥1 application due to non-specific binding . Clone 121SLE was confirmed via immunodiffusion and Workshop TD6 assays, reducing off-target risks .
Manufacturing Variability:
Batch consistency is critical; clone 121SLE is affinity-purified from Sp2/0 hybridoma cultures to ensure reproducibility .
FAQs for Researchers on SC27 Antibody (Potential Typo: SCRL19)
Note: Based on search results, "SC27" is the antibody referenced in peer-reviewed studies. "SCRL19" is not mentioned in available literature, so this FAQ assumes a typographical error.
What experimental models validate SC27’s efficacy in vivo?
How do public antibody responses influence SC27’s utility in vaccine design?
SC27 belongs to the "class 1/4" antibody family, characterized by:
IGHV/IGKV Pairing: Recurrent IGHV3-53/IGKV1-9 usage in convalescent donors .
CDR H3 Motifs: 14-amino-acid loops with conserved glycine-serine hinges .
Methodological Insight: Use single-cell BCR sequencing to identify clonal lineages in vaccinated cohorts, then correlate with neutralization titers .
What contradictions exist in SC27’s reported neutralization breadth?
Data Conflict: While SC27 neutralizes 12 coronaviruses in vitro , its efficacy against feline coronaviruses (e.g., FIPV) remains untested, raising questions about true pan-coronavirus potential.
Resolution Strategy: Expand testing to underrepresented Coronaviridae subgenera using pseudotyped virus libraries .
How can SC27 inform assay development for humoral immunity studies?
Key parameters for quantitative serology:
Conflict: SC27’s reliance on conserved epitopes vs. observed variability in antibody durability .
Hypothesis: Epitope conservation may not guarantee long-term efficacy if antibody half-life is compromised by glycosylation shifts.
Resolution: Perform longitudinal epitope mapping using hydrogen-deuterium exchange mass spectrometry (HDX-MS) over 12 months post-infection .