MAB5300
Anti-Dopamine Antibody, clone K56A
clone K56A, Chemicon®, from mouse
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UNSPSC Code:
12352203
eCl@ss:
32160702
NACRES:
NA.41
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biological source
mouse
Quality Level
antibody form
purified immunoglobulin
antibody product type
primary antibodies
clone
K56A, monoclonal
species reactivity
rat
manufacturer/tradename
Chemicon®
technique(s)
immunohistochemistry: suitable
isotype
IgG
shipped in
dry ice
target post-translational modification
unmodified
Gene Information
rat ... Slc6A3(24898)
Specificity
Dopamine.
The cross-reactivities were determined using an ELISA test by competition experiments with the following compounds:
Compound Cross-reactivity
Dopamine-G-BSA 1
L-DOPA-G-BSA 1/10,000
Tyrosine-G-BSA 1/36,000
Tyramine-G-BSA 1/>50,000
Noradrenaline-G-BSA 1/>50,000
Octopamine-G-BSA 1/>50,000
Adrenaline-G-BSA 1/>50,000
Dopamine 1/>50,000
Abbreviations:
(G) Glutaraldehyde
(BSA) Bovine Serum Albumin
The cross-reactivities were determined using an ELISA test by competition experiments with the following compounds:
Compound Cross-reactivity
Dopamine-G-BSA 1
L-DOPA-G-BSA 1/10,000
Tyrosine-G-BSA 1/36,000
Tyramine-G-BSA 1/>50,000
Noradrenaline-G-BSA 1/>50,000
Octopamine-G-BSA 1/>50,000
Adrenaline-G-BSA 1/>50,000
Dopamine 1/>50,000
Abbreviations:
(G) Glutaraldehyde
(BSA) Bovine Serum Albumin
Immunogen
Dopamine-Gluteraldehyde-BSA.
Application
Anti-Dopamine Antibody, clone K56A detects level of Dopamine & has been published & validated for use in IH.
Immunohistochemistry: 1:500-1:2,500 using free floating sections by the PAP technique on rat dopaminergic areas.
Optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user.
PROTOCOL for Dopamine Detection by Immunohisto/cytochemistry. Example for a rat brain.
1. SOLUTIONS TO BE PREPARED - Solution must be prepared as needed.
Solution A: 0.1M cacodylate, 10g/L sodium metabisulfite, pH 6.2.
Solution B: 0.1M cacodylate, 10g/L sodium metabisulfite, 3-5% glutaraldehyde, pH 7.5.
2. RAT PERFUSION - The rat is anaesthetized with sodium pentobarbital or Nembutal and perfused intracardially through the aorta using a pump with Solution A (30 mL): 150-300 mL/min, Solution B (500 mL): 150-300 mL/min.
3. POST FIXATION: 15 to 30 minutes in Solution B, then 4 soft washes in 0.05M Tris with 8.5 g/L sodium metabisulfite, pH 7.5 (Solution C) .
4. TISSUE SECTIONING: Vibratome or cryostat sections can be used.
5. REDUCTION STEP: Sections are reduced with Solution C containing 0.1M sodium borohydride for 10 minutes. The sections are washed 4 times in solution C without sodium borohydride.
6. APPLICATION OF DOPAMINE ANTIBODY: Use a final dilution of 1:2,500-1:10,000 in Solution C containing 0.1% Triton X100 and 2% non-specific serum. Incubate 12 sections per 2 mL diluted antibody overnight, +4°C. Then wash the sections three times for 10 minutes each in Solution C. (Note that the antibody may be usable at a higher dilution. This should be explored to minimize the possibility of high background. Additionally, note that a change in the buffering system as indicated in the protocol may change the background and antibody recognition). The specific reaction is then revealed by PAP procedure.
6. SECOND ANTIBODY: Incubate the sections with a 1:50 to 1:200 dilution of goat anti-rabbit in Solution B containing 1% non-specific serum for either 3 hrs at 20°C or 2 hr at 37°C. Then wash the sections, 3 times, for 10 minutes each with Solution B.
7. PAP: Incubate the sections with the appropriate dilution of peroxidase anti-peroxidase (for free floating method) in Solution B containing 1% non-specific serum for 1-2 hours at 37°C. Then wash sections 3 times for 10 min each in solution B.
8. VISUALIZATION: The antigen-antibody complexes are visualized using DAB-4-HCl (25 mg/100 mL) (or other chromogen) in 0.05M Tris and filtrated; 0.05% hydrogen peroxide is added. Incubate the sections for 10 minutes at room temp. Stop the reaction by transferring the sections to 5 mL 0.05M Tris. Wash tissue with solution D using 2, 10 min washes. Mount sections on chrome-alum coated slides. Dry overnight at 37°C. Rehydrate sections using conventional histological procedures. Coverslip using rapid mounting media.
For research use only; not for use as a diagnostic.
Optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user.
PROTOCOL for Dopamine Detection by Immunohisto/cytochemistry. Example for a rat brain.
1. SOLUTIONS TO BE PREPARED - Solution must be prepared as needed.
Solution A: 0.1M cacodylate, 10g/L sodium metabisulfite, pH 6.2.
Solution B: 0.1M cacodylate, 10g/L sodium metabisulfite, 3-5% glutaraldehyde, pH 7.5.
2. RAT PERFUSION - The rat is anaesthetized with sodium pentobarbital or Nembutal and perfused intracardially through the aorta using a pump with Solution A (30 mL): 150-300 mL/min, Solution B (500 mL): 150-300 mL/min.
3. POST FIXATION: 15 to 30 minutes in Solution B, then 4 soft washes in 0.05M Tris with 8.5 g/L sodium metabisulfite, pH 7.5 (Solution C) .
4. TISSUE SECTIONING: Vibratome or cryostat sections can be used.
5. REDUCTION STEP: Sections are reduced with Solution C containing 0.1M sodium borohydride for 10 minutes. The sections are washed 4 times in solution C without sodium borohydride.
6. APPLICATION OF DOPAMINE ANTIBODY: Use a final dilution of 1:2,500-1:10,000 in Solution C containing 0.1% Triton X100 and 2% non-specific serum. Incubate 12 sections per 2 mL diluted antibody overnight, +4°C. Then wash the sections three times for 10 minutes each in Solution C. (Note that the antibody may be usable at a higher dilution. This should be explored to minimize the possibility of high background. Additionally, note that a change in the buffering system as indicated in the protocol may change the background and antibody recognition). The specific reaction is then revealed by PAP procedure.
6. SECOND ANTIBODY: Incubate the sections with a 1:50 to 1:200 dilution of goat anti-rabbit in Solution B containing 1% non-specific serum for either 3 hrs at 20°C or 2 hr at 37°C. Then wash the sections, 3 times, for 10 minutes each with Solution B.
7. PAP: Incubate the sections with the appropriate dilution of peroxidase anti-peroxidase (for free floating method) in Solution B containing 1% non-specific serum for 1-2 hours at 37°C. Then wash sections 3 times for 10 min each in solution B.
8. VISUALIZATION: The antigen-antibody complexes are visualized using DAB-4-HCl (25 mg/100 mL) (or other chromogen) in 0.05M Tris and filtrated; 0.05% hydrogen peroxide is added. Incubate the sections for 10 minutes at room temp. Stop the reaction by transferring the sections to 5 mL 0.05M Tris. Wash tissue with solution D using 2, 10 min washes. Mount sections on chrome-alum coated slides. Dry overnight at 37°C. Rehydrate sections using conventional histological procedures. Coverslip using rapid mounting media.
For research use only; not for use as a diagnostic.
Research Category
Neuroscience
Neuroscience
Research Sub Category
Neurotransmitters & Receptors
Neurotransmitters & Receptors
Physical form
Format: Purified
Purified immunoglobulin. Liquid containing 50% glycerol.
Storage and Stability
Maintain at -20°C in undiluted aliquots for up to 6 months after date of receipt.
Legal Information
CHEMICON is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
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12 - Non Combustible Liquids
WGK
WGK 2
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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