Gallus gallus Research Antibodies & Reagents

Browse Chicken (Gallus gallus) antibodies and recombinant proteins — species-validated reagents for avian immunology, poultry science, developmental biology, and comparative genomics. The chicken was the first non-mammalian amniote to have its genome sequenced (~1 Gb, 20,000–23,000 protein-coding genes), bridging the ~310-million-year evolutionary gap between mammals and other vertebrates and serving as the primary laboratory model for all ~10,000 extant bird species. The chicken’s unique immunological features — including the bursa of Fabricius (the defining organ for B-cell discovery), a compact MHC with strong disease-resistance associations, and a distinct repertoire of pattern recognition receptors — make it indispensable for avian and comparative immunology. Our reagents support research across poultry health and vaccine development (avian influenza, Newcastle disease, infectious bronchitis, Marek’s disease), developmental biology (the chick embryo remains a classical model for gastrulation, neural crest migration, limb patterning, and somitogenesis), avian cytokine and immune marker profiling (chicken IFN-γ, IL-6, IL-1β, CD3, CD4, CD8, Bu-1), and food safety and production biology. RUO

Species-Specific Validation Antibodies validated with confirmed reactivity to chicken targets using species-appropriate positive controls from chicken tissues, splenocytes, bursal cells, and embryonic lysates.

Broad Target Coverage Avian immune markers (CD3, CD4, CD8α, Bu-1, TCRγδ), cytokines (chicken IFN-γ, IL-6, IL-1β, IL-2, IL-10), immunoglobulins (IgY, IgM, IgA), signaling molecules, and poultry pathogen-specific antigens.

Cross-Reactivity Data Detailed species cross-reactivity information provided on every product datasheet, enabling comparative studies across avian species (turkey, duck, quail) and mammalian model systems.

Multiple Applications Validated for WB, IHC, IF, ELISA, and FC across avian immunology, poultry vaccine R&D, embryology, and comparative biology research workflows.

Original Manufacturer In-house production under ISO 9001 & ISO 13485 quality systems — reliable supply, consistent lot-to-lot performance, and lot-specific CoA and validation data on every product page.

FAQs

How are your antibodies validated?

Every antibody is validated in its listed applications (WB, IHC, IF, ELISA, FC) with supporting images and data on the product page. We use positive and negative controls plus knockout/knockdown verification where available.

Do you offer conjugated antibodies?

Yes — HRP, AP, biotin, FITC, PE, APC, Alexa Fluor, and other fluorochrome conjugates are available. Custom conjugation services are also offered for bulk orders.

What species do your antibodies react with?

Most antibodies target human, mouse, and rat. Many show validated cross-reactivity with additional species including chicken. Check the product datasheet for confirmed reactivity data.

What is your replacement policy?

If a product does not perform as described under recommended conditions, contact us within 30 days for replacement or credit. Our technical team will help troubleshoot first.

Can I get custom antibodies?

Yes — our parent company AtaGenix offers full custom antibody development from immunogen design through hybridoma screening and scale-up production.

All products manufactured by AtaGenix Laboratories under ISO 9001 & ISO 13485 quality systems.

References

1. International Chicken Genome Sequencing Consortium. Sequence and comparative analysis of the chicken genome provide unique perspectives on vertebrate evolution. Nature. 2004;432(7018):695-716. DOI

2. Kaufman J, Milne S, Göbel TW, et al. The chicken B locus is a minimal essential major histocompatibility complex. Nature. 1999;401(6756):923-925. DOI

3. Davison TF. The immunologists’ debt to the chicken. Br Poult Sci. 2003;44(1):6-21. DOI

4. Stern CD. The chick: a great model system becomes even greater. Dev Cell. 2005;8(1):9-17. DOI