Description

Major Outer Membrane Protein (MOMP) from Chlamydia trachomatis is a highly purified, recombinant protein antigen critical for research and diagnostic development. This protein serves as a key immunodominant antigen, essential for understanding host-pathogen interactions and developing targeted immunological assays. It is primarily utilized by biotechnology firms, academic research institutions, and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) manufacturers focused on bacteriology, immunology, and vaccine research.

Application

• Immunoassay Development: Critical component for ELISA, Western Blot, and lateral flow assays for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis antibodies.
• Vaccine Research: Used as a target antigen in preclinical studies for evaluating vaccine candidate immunogenicity and efficacy.
• Antibody Production & Purification: Serves as an immunogen for generating specific polyclonal or monoclonal antibodies in animal models.
• Basic Research: Fundamental tool for studying bacterial outer membrane structure, protein function, and host immune response mechanisms.
• Diagnostic Kit Calibration: Used as a reference standard or calibrator to ensure the accuracy and reproducibility of commercial diagnostic tests.
• Serological Studies: Enables epidemiological research and patient seroprevalence studies for C. trachomatis infections.

Basic Information

Product Name	Major Outer Membrane Protein, Chlamydia Trachomatis
CAS No.	146409-23-6
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	~40 kDa (Approximate, varies by serovar)
Synonyms	MOMP (Chlamydia trachomatis)
Chlamydia trachomatis Major Outer Membrane Protein
Recombinant Chlamydia trachomatis MOMP
C. trachomatis OmpA
Outer Membrane Protein A, Chlamydia trachomatis
CT-MOMP
Chlamydial MOMP Antigen
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Major Outer Membrane Protein is produced under stringent conditions to ensure high purity, specificity, and batch-to-batch consistency, critical for research and diagnostic applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and biological activity are provided and available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container at -20°C or below. For long-term storage, aliquot to avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. This product is light-sensitive and should be protected from light exposure. Handle using aseptic techniques appropriate for biological materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder or clear solution
Purity (SDS-PAGE)	> 90%
Identification (Immunoblot)	Reactive with specific anti-MOMP antibodies
Protein Content (BCA/Bradford)	≥ 95% of total content
Endotoxin Level (LAL)	< 1.0 EU/μg
Biological Activity (ELISA)	Reactivity confirmed in standardized immunoassay
Solubility	Soluble in PBS or suitable aqueous buffer

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.