Application

Research CategoryNeuroscience

Detect Arrestin using this Anti-Arrestin Antibody, visual validated for use in IH, IP & WB.

Western blot: 48kDa

Immunohistochemistry

Immunopurification of arrestin

Optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user.

Research Sub CategorySensory & PNS

Disclaimer

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General description

Visual arrestin is a 48 kDa protein expressed exclusively in retinal photoreceptor cells where it regulates light-dependent signal transduction through G protein-coupled receptor (rhodopsin) activation. Visual arrestin is the major pathogenetic autoantigen in human autoimmume imflammatory eye disease.

Immunogen

Porcine visual arrestin.

Legal Information

CHEMICON is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Physical form

Ascites fluid. Liquid.

Specificity

Visual arrestin. The antibody has not been tested for reactivity to arrestin in other tissues.

Storage and Stability

Maintain -20°C in undiluted aliquots for up to 6 months after date of receipt. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.