Application

Research CategoryNeuroscience

Detect Opsin using this Anti-Opsin Antibody, Red/Green validated for use in ELISA & WB.

Research Sub CategorySensory & PNS

Immunoblotting: 1:500:1:2,000 on mouse brain extract. To minimize background staining it is suggested that you include a higher content of detergent (Tween-20) in your dilution and washing solutions.

Immunohistochemistry: not tested. It is recommended that you try the antibody at 1:50-1:1,000.

Optimal working dilutions must be determined by the end user.

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

Synthetic peptides from mouse green opsin and zebra finch red opsin.

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

Affinity purified immunoglobulin. Liquid in PBS containing 0.02% sodium azide.

Specificity

Opsin, red and green. The antibody reacts with a protein of ~40 kDa.

Other species have not been tested. It is expected that the antibody will also react with zebra finch.

Storage and Stability

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