In article <3i2u1f$4f4 at mark.ucdavis.edu>, ez001427 at dale.ucdavis.edu (Marc Goldstein) writes:
>Hi All,
>> I'm looking into using a synthetic peptide as an antigen for the
>production of an antibody in rabbits. The protein I'm working on is
>difficult to purify in sufficient amounts for immunological purposes.
>> My question is this: to get a good immune response, are there any
>guidelines about optimal lengths of a synthetic peptide, hydrophobic/
>hydrophilic nature, etc...
>> Also, I'm asking about which companies can be relied on as a good
>value in synthesis of the peptide.
>> Thanks for your help. Responses by email or followup would be
>appreciated.
>>Marc Goldstein
>Section of Plant Biology
>UC. Davis
>magoldstein at ucdavis.edu>Hi Marc! try CHIRON MIMOTOPES PEPTIDE SYSTEMS: 3550 General Atomics Court,
San Diego, CA 92121 USA Tel: 800-338-4965 Fax: 800-654-5592
Over the years I have used their service of synthesizing peptides and also
producing antibodies to the synthetic peptides. I hope this was help.
Abul
EKRAMODDOULLAH, ABUL KALAM M. Title: Research Scientist
Forestry Canada Phone: (604) 363-0600
Victoria, B.C. Internet: AEKRAMODDOUL at A1.PFC.Forestry.CA
