Analysis Note

ControlHypothalamus

Application

Immunohistochemistry: 1:10,000-1:50,000 on 4% paraformaldehyde fixed tissue.

RIA: 1:250,000-1:300,000.

Optimal working dilutions must be determined by the end user.

Research CategoryNeuroscience

Research Sub CategoryCNS Control of MetabolismHormones & Receptors

Anti-Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone Antibody, α detects level of Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone & has been published & validated for use in IH, RIA.

Disclaimer

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Immunogen

MSH conjugated with bovine thyroglobulin.

Legal Information

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

Other Notes

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

Physical form

Sheep Serum. Liquid. Contains no preservative.

Unpurified

Specificity

Specific for alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (aMSH), C-terminal.

Storage and Stability

Maintain for 1 year 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.