Application

Detect Glutamate using this Anti-Glutamate Antibody validated for use in ELISA, IH & WB.

Research CategoryNeuroscience

Research Sub CategoryNeurotransmitters & ReceptorsNeuroinflammation & Pain

Disclaimer

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Immunogen

L-Glutamate-gluteraldehyde-BSA

Legal Information

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

Physical form

Rabbit antiserum. Liquid with 0.05% sodium azide.

Specificity

Glutamate



The cross-reactivities were determined using an ELISA test by competition experiments with the following compounds:



Compound Cross-reactivity

L-Glutamate-G-BSA 1

D-Glutamate-G-BSA 1/>50,000

L-Aspartate-G-BSA 1/>50,000

D-Aspartate-G-BSA 1/>50,000

GABA-G-BSA 1/>50,000



The antisera was also tested for specificity using the free-floating PAP technique on rat cortex.



Abbreviations:

(G)Glutaraldehyde

(=)Non-reduced conjugate

(BSA) Bovine Serum Albumin

Storage and Stability

Maintain at -20°C in undiluted aliquots for up to 12 months after date of receipt. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.

During shipment, small volumes of product will occasionally become entrapped in the seal of the product vial. For products with volumes of 200µL or less, we recommend gently tapping the vial on a hard surface or briefly centrifuging the vial in a tabletop centrifuge to dislodge any liquid in the container′s cap.