Anti-Capsaicin Receptor Antibody, NT

Epitope: N-terminus

Synthetic peptide corresponding to the N-terminus of rat VR1.

Immunoblotting: 1:1,000

Immunohistochemistry: 1:1,000

Optimal working dilutions must be determined by the end user.

APPLICATION NOTES FOR AB5889

IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY

Male Sprague-Dawley rats (b.wt. 100-150g) were anesthetized with sodium pentobarbital and perfused via the ascending aorta with: 1) 50 mL of Ca2+-free Tyrode+s solution followed by 2) fixative, and 3) 10% sucrose in PBS as a cryo-protectant. Tissues were rapidly dissected out and stored overnight in 0.1 M phosphate buffer (pH 7.4) containing 10% sucrose.

Slide-mounted tissue sections were incubated with blocking buffer for 1 hour at room temperature. Primary antibody was diluted in blocking buffer to the appropriate working dilution. Blocking buffer was removed and the slides were then incubated at 2-8°C for 18-24 hours with AB5889. After rinsing in PBS 3 times sections were incubated for 60 minutes at room temperature with Cy3-conjugated secondary antibodies. After mounting in a mixture of PBS and glycerol (1:3) containing 0.1% p-phenylenediamine, sections were examined with a Nikon Microphot-SA epifluorescence microscope.

IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY

VR1 transfected cells were processed for indirect immunofluorescence. Media was removed and cells were gently washed 3 times with serum-free media. Following fixation procedure, cells were processed for indirect immunofluorescence as described above.

WESTERN BLOT

For details see Guo, A., et al., Eur J Neurosci (1999) 11:946-958.

Research Category
Neuroscience

Research Sub Category
Neuroinflammation & Pain

Neurotransmitters & Receptors

This Anti-Capsaicin Receptor Antibody, N-terminus is validated for use in WB, IH for the detection of Capsaicin Receptor.

Capsaicin Receptor (VR1), N-terminal.

SPECIES REACTIVITIES:

Rat, mouse and primate. Other species have not been tested.

Liquid. Contains 0.05% sodium azide.

Maintain at -20°C in undiluted for up to 6 months after date of receipt. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. Do not store in a self-defrosting freezer.

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