Staining of C. elegans Embryo with H4K20me1

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Department of Biological Sciences
Stanford University
Postdoc

Company:

Life Technologies

Product Name:

H4K20me1 from Life Technologies

Catalog Number:

491023

Histone H4 (mono methyl K20) modification in C. elegans embryo was detected in this study. To specifically detect cells with Histone H4 (mono methyl K20) modification in the embryo of worm, anti-H4K20me1 (491023) antibody from Life Technologies at 1/400 dilution was used.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Applications

Immunohistochemistry

Sample

Wholemount of C. elegans embryo

Primary Incubation

1:400 for 12hr at 4C

Blocking Agent

3% serum plus 0.3% Triton-X 100 in PBS

Secondary Incubation

Alexa Fluor 488 Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG (H+L) 1:1000 for 1hr at 23C

Tertiary Incubation

Not used

Detection

Confocal imaging

Results Summary

H4K20me1 antibody counter-stained with nuclear marker DAPI. The nuclear part of the embryonic cells in C. elegans was labeled, which consistent with this modification in histone H4, acting in epigenetic regulation.

Additional Notes

No antigen retrieval is required

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Summary

The Good

Highly specific, no background staining

The Bad

None

The Bottom Line

This is a very good antibody to detect H4K20me1 modification in C. elegans.

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