Cat#:PA-672F;Product Name:Mouse Anti-Strep pneumoniae Surface Protein A Antibody;Synonym:Strep pneumoniae Surface Protein A; Pneumococcal surface protein A; PspA; Firmicutes; bacilli; Lactobacillales; Streptococcaceae; Streptococcus; S. pneumonia; Streptococcus pneumoniae;Background:Streptococcus pneumoniae is a major respiratory pathogen that also causes meningitis, otitis media, and bacteremia. In adults, capsular polysaccharides of S. pneumoniae can elicit protective antibodies against pneumococcal infection. However, in children <2 years of age polysaccharide vaccines do not effectively elicit a protective response, and children can have repeated infections with strains of the same or different capsular serotype. Therefore, protein-polysaccharide conjugates and pneumococcal proteins, including pneumolysin, neuraminidase, pneumococcal surface adhesin A, and pneumococcal surface protein A (PspA), have been considered as alternative means to induce protective immunity in infants and children. The increased frequency of isolation of multidrug-resistant strains of S. pneumoniae accentuates the need for an effective vaccine.;Description:Mouse Anti-Strep pneumoniae Surface Protein A Monoclonal Antibody;Host Species:Mouse;Species Reactivity:Bacteria;Clone#:BDI031;Isotype:IgG2b;Application:FCM;Storage:Store antibody products at 2-8°C. For long term storage, aliquot and freeze at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles;Usage:For Lab Research Use Only;