Mfn-1 in Immuno-histochemistry

Cell Biology and Neuroscience
University of California, Riverside
graduate student

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Company:

Novus

Product Name:

Anti mitofusin-1 antibody

Catalog Number:

NBP1-51841

I am looking into the stress response that stem cells show when exposed to cigarette smoke residue.  My research specifically deals wit the stress response shown by the mitochondria.

The goal of this experiment is evaluation of the level of mitochondrial fusion protein mitofusin -1 in stem cells mitochondria. This product was chosen because adequate information was available on the product website to aid with the decision. The technical support was really good and helped throughout the optimization process.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Applications

Immunohistochemistry

Sample

Formaldehyde fixed stem cells

Primary Incubation

1:50 in 5% serum, overnight at 4 degree C

Blocking Agent

5% serum

Secondary Incubation

1:200 for 1 hr at room temperature

Tertiary Incubation

Not applicable

Detection

Nikon TI Eclipse microscope

Results Summary

The antibody worked very well and labelled mitochondria. The florescence was bright and clean.

Additional Notes

Permeabilization with triton X may be performed after fixation step to aid the entry of antibody into the fixed cells

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Summary

The Good

The antibody is very specific

The Bad

Dilution is 1:50 so it doesn't go a long way.

The Bottom Line

A good product combined with great technical support. Will definitely recommend.

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