Detection Of Biotinylated Molecules

Boston University
Center for Regenerative Medicine
Postdoctoral Associate

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Company:

Vector Laboratories

Product Name:

VECTASTAIN ABC HRP Kit (Peroxidase, Rabbit IgG )

Catalog Number:

PK-4001

The aim of this experiment was to detect biotinylated molecules. The pSMADs were the proteins of interest. The goal was to enhance the detection of pSMAD proteins in tissue sections. The kit was recommended by colleagues.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Immunohistochemistry

Starting Material

Mouse lung tissue sections

Protocol Overview

Standard immunohistochemistry protocol was performed with the addition of endogenous hydrogen peroxide inhibition using 3% hydrogen peroxidase for 10 minutes.

Tips

Block endogenous hydrogen peroxide inhibition using 3% hydrogen peroxidase for 10 minutes.

Results Summary

pSMAD proteins were detected in the tissue sections.

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Summary

The Good

Robust, enhances detection sensitivity.

The Bad

Cost

The Bottom Line

Highly recommended for proteins that are difficult to detect using the standard immunohistochemistry methods.

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