The E.coli HCP (Expression Strains) Polyclonal Antibody from MtoZ Biolabs is a high-coverage, high-specificity sheep polyclonal antibody developed specifically for method development and in-depth analysis of residual host cell proteins (HCPs) derived from Escherichia coli expression systems. It serves as a core analytical tool for building robust and reliable quality control strategies.
Product Overview
When establishing a reliable residual E.coli host cell protein (HCP) detection method or performing in-depth impurity characterization, the availability of high-quality recognition reagents is often the critical limiting factor. Whether assessing antibody coverage to evaluate assay completeness or identifying specific HCP bands by immunoblotting, conventional or non-specific antibodies frequently encounter the following challenges:
1. Insufficient Coverage and Detection Blind Spots
Non-targeted antibodies or generic antibody libraries often fail to comprehensively recognize the complex HCP repertoire of E.coli, particularly engineered expression strains such as BL21. This limited coverage can result in missed detection of critical high-risk proteins during coverage assessment and routine testing, introducing potential risks to process safety.
2. High Background and Poor Specificity in Western Blot
Crude or insufficiently adsorbed antibodies are prone to cross-reactivity with non-target proteins, leading to high background signals or non-specific bands in Western Blot analyses. These artifacts interfere with accurate identification of target HCPs and compromise data interpretation.
3. Significant Batch-to-Batch Variability
Antibodies produced in different batches may exhibit substantial variation in titer and recognition profiles. Such inconsistency undermines the long-term stability and comparability of HCP detection methods built on these reagents, increasing uncertainty in quality control workflows.
4. Limited Application Scope and Platform Flexibility
Many antibodies are optimized for a single application (e.g., ELISA coating only). When both coverage assessment (such as 2D immunoblotting) and linear epitope verification are required, users are often forced to replace or re-screen antibodies, adding unnecessary cost and time.
Advantages
✅ Precisely Designed Immunogen With Comprehensive Coverage
The E.coli HCP (Expression Strains) Polyclonal Antibody from MtoZ Biolabs is generated using a carefully designed conjugated immunogen specifically representing the full HCP spectrum of E.coli BL21 expression strains. Validation studies demonstrate excellent coverage of the BL21 HCP library, making this antibody an ideal reference tool for antibody coverage analysis and for evaluating the completeness of HCP detection methods.
✅ High Purity and High Specificity for Clear, Reliable Results
Through rigorous purification and adsorption processes, cross-reactive components are effectively removed. When applied to immunoblotting, this antibody significantly reduces background signals and produces clear, specific banding patterns, enabling confident identification of individual HCP components in complex samples.
✅ Stringent Quality Control for Batch-to-Batch Consistency
Each production lot of the E.coli HCP (Expression Strains) Polyclonal Antibody undergoes strict quality control to ensure consistent titer and recognition profiles across batches. This consistency provides a solid foundation for developing long-term, stable HCP detection methods - whether ELISA-based or Western Blot-based - while ensuring data comparability and method reliability over time.
✅ Ready-to-Use Formulation With Multi-Platform Compatibility
Supplied in a ready-to-use phosphate-buffered formulation, the antibody can be used immediately without additional preparation. It is optimized for flexible application across multiple analytical platforms, including but not limited to ELISA kit development (as a capture or detection antibody), Western Blot (WB) identification, and 2D-WB antibody coverage mapping. This versatility enables a one-stop solution for method development and advanced HCP characterization.
Technical Support
1. Protocol Downloads
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2. Customized Service Support
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