This product is an aptamer which binds to the Ochratoxin A with an affinity of <100 nM.
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| Target Category | Small Organic |
| Target | Ochratoxin A |
| Alternative Names | OTA |
| Target Overview | Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a naturally occurring foodborne mycotoxin found in a wide variety of agricultural commodities worldwide, ranging from cereal grains to dried fruits to wine and coffee. It is produced by several different fungi including Aspergillus ochraceus, A. carbonarius, A. niger and Penicillium verrucosum. |
| Chemical Modification | DNA |
| Length | 60-80 nt |
| Affinity (Kd) | <100 nM |
| Binding Conditions/Buffer | PBS 1X, 1 mM MgCl2, 0.01% Tween 20, pH 7.4. |
| GC Content | 0.6364 |
| Molecular Weight | 20569.34 g/mole |
| Extinction Coefficient | 649700 L/(mole·cm) |
| nmoles/OD260 | 1.54 |