Fab fragment antibodies are generated by papain digestion of whole IgG antibodies to remove the entire Fc portion, including the hinge region. These antibodies are monovalent, containing only a single antigen binding site. The molecular weight of Fab fragments is about 50 kDa.Based on antigen-binding assay and/or ELISA, the antibody reacts with the Fc portion of mouse IgG1 but not with the Fab portion of mouse immunoglobulins.  No antibody was detected against mouse IgM or against  non-immunoglobulin serum proteins.  The antibody may cross-react with other mouse IgG subclasses or with immunoglobulins from other species.