Analysis Note

ControlHypothalamus

Application

Immunohistochemistry: 1:5,000-1:10,000 (18-24 hour incubation) on formalin, Bouin′s or Zamboni′s fixed tissue. Will react on paraffin embedded tissue.

Immunocytochemistry: 1:1,000-1:200,000 (18-24 hour incubation) on fetal rat neurons.

Immunoblotting: 1:1,000

RIA: 1:30,000-1:750,000. Sensitivity of ﹤1 pg/mL.

Optimal working dilutions must be determined by the end user.

Research CategoryNeuroscience

Anti-Vasopressin Antibody detects level of Vasopressin & has been published & validated for use in IC, IH(P), RIA & WB.

Research Sub CategoryCNS Control of MetabolismHormones & Receptors

Disclaimer

Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.

Immunogen

Arginine vasopressin (Sigma) conjugated to thyroglobulin.

Legal Information

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

Linkage

Replaces: AB937

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

Physical form

Neat rabbit antisera. Liquid, with 0.1% sodium azide.

Unpurified

Specificity

Recognizes Vasopressin. Less than 1% cross-reactivity with oxytocin.

Storage and Stability

Maintain for 2 years at -20°C from date of shipment. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.