Dear Alexander Grishin ,

The cell wall is composed of the polymer peptidoglycan, and most bacterial pathogens require continuous cell wall synthesis for survival. I would suggest reading this article for more information:

Article Targeting the gram-negative bacteria peptidoglycan synthase ...

Much of the peptidoglycan structure is conserved between Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria, so there is a good chance that some antibodies raised against peptidoglycan from Gram positive organisms will recognize peptidoglycan from Gram negatives. If the cells are intact, it will be necessary to permeabilize the outer membrane in order for the antibody to reach the peptidoglycan of Gram negatives.

Staphylococcus aureus peptidoglycan antibody (Gram positive), one of several from this supplier:

https://www.mybiosource.com/monoclonal-antibody/staphylococcus-aureus/224580

Streprococcus mutans peptidoglycan antibody (at least 2 from this supplier)

https://www.mybiosource.com/monoclonal-antibody/peptidoglycan/210066

A site that lists products from various suppliers:

https://www.biocompare.com/pfu/110447/soids/349205/Antibodies/Peptidoglycan

https://www.bio-rad-antibodies.com/monoclonal/bacterial-peptidoglycan-antibody-3f6b3-10h6-7263-1006.html?f=ascites

Dear Alexander Grishin ,

Great discussion point!

Dear Alexander Grishin ,

The cell wall is composed of the polymer peptidoglycan, and most bacterial pathogens require continuous cell wall synthesis for survival. I would suggest reading this article for more information:

Article Targeting the gram-negative bacteria peptidoglycan synthase ...

My fellow Adam B Shapiro - also shared good number of links, please go through them.

Hi,

Prof Adam is spot on. It has to be taken into consideration.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions!

Adam B Shapiro Yes, I know there is a chance that these antibodies will react with the PG from gram-negaties. I just thought maybe someone has already checked if they actually do react. The provided links are mostly for the same clone 3F6B3 (except for the anti-staphylococcal one). But thanks anyway!

Dear Alex,

Please focus on the target. Many companies offer monoclonals to antigens representing the outer coat of bacteria or simply whole bacteria. Creative Diagnostics is one of them but there are others as well. Try getting a direct supplier as opposed to a distributor.