Collaborating on Antibody Match Pair for COVID19 Research

We’re excited to partner with our sister company Everest Biotech on a new ELISA matched antibody pair set for coronavirus research. The partnership combines Absolute Antibody’s recombinant antibody expertise and robust anti-coronavirus antibody catalog with Everest’s experience in goat polyclonal antibodies to provide antibodies that have been individually curated for their performance in detecting SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins. The antibody set allows researchers to benefit from the affordable reliability of goat polyclonal antibodies as their capture antibody and the specificity and clean data of recombinant engineered antibodies for detection.

The new product (EB-PAIR-001-HRP) features the Everest goat anti-SARS-CoV-2 spike protein S1 Domain (N Terminal) capture antibody (EB13088) and the Absolute Antibody recombinant anti-COVID-19 & SARS-CoV spike glycoprotein antibody (Ab01680-10.0) in a human IgG1 format. The recombinant antibody, clone CR3022, was widely used during the coronavirus pandemic to evaluate mono- and combination-therapy potential and for serological controls in COVID-19 diagnostic assays; see Figure 1 for its binding curve. The goat polyclonal antibody was utilized during the pandemic for various COVID-19 research applications; see Figure 2 for its immunofluorescence analysis of HEK293 cells infected with SARS-CoV-2 spike protein expressing plasmid.

Together, the antibodies allow you to detect SARS-CoV-2 with confidence. Figure 3 demonstrates the binding curve of both antibodies in the presence of increasing antigen concentrations. We’re excited to bring our customers this antibody match pair with collaborations enabled by our parent company Absolute Biotech. Absolute Biotech unites six innovative research reagent and services companies under one organization, and this new product bundle is the perfect way to show off our combined capabilities by building ELISAs that work better for researchers.

Since its creation in 2000, Everest Biotech has become an ISO 9001:2015 certified expert in antigen affinity purified goat polyclonal antibodies. Polyclonal antibodies have a higher overall affinity due to their ability to bind to multiple epitopes. This makes the use of a polyclonal antibody advantageous as a capture antibody in ELISAs because it effectively widens the net of possible antigens the antibody immobilizes in your ELISA. Then, the recombinant detection antibody uses its wholly defined antigen specificity to narrow down positive results in your assay, leaving you clean and clear data you can trust.

Another advantage of using goat polyclonal antibodies is that goats have a higher antibody concentration in serum than other animals, resulting in cost-effective antibodies. If recombinant engineered antibodies are a new addition to your lab, this new product bundle is a great way to sample the effectiveness of engineered antibodies in a convenient, specifically curated, and economical manner. Or if you are looking at other antibody species, formats, and clonalities, this is a great way to introduce proven goat polyclonal antibodies into your research.