Protein A

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009572",
  "term": "Protein A",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A surface protein produced by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria that binds specifically and with high affinity to the Fc region of immunoglobulins, particularly IgG. This binding property makes protein A a widely used tool in immunology and biotechnology for the purification, detection, and immobilization of antibodies. It is commonly immobilized on chromatography resins.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "Fc fragment",
    "immunoglobulin G"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1236 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/protein-a/"
}