Immunofluorescence of Brg1, Insulin and Glucagon in Pancreatic Mouse Cryosection

Molecular Physiology and Biophysics
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Postdoctoral Research Fellow

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Company:

Sigma-Aldrich

Product Name:

Monoclonal Anti-Brg1, Clone 5B7

Catalog Number:

SAB4200195

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Our interest is in coregulators in mouse and human pancreas, specifically in islet alpha and beta cells. We are focused on evaluating the Swi/Snf complex in islet cell functions. We utilized the Anti-Brg1 (Rat) antibody from Sigma to evaluate the distribution of this essential ATPase sub-unit throughout the pancreas, and more specifically, the islet.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Applications

Immunofluorescence

Sample

OCT-embedded mouse pancreas

Primary Incubation

1:500; 4 deg C; Overnight

Blocking Agent

5% Normal Donkey Serum in 1%BSA/PBS (w/v)

Secondary Incubation

1:1000. Rat IgG-Cy3. 2 hours, Room temperature

Tertiary Incubation

NA

Detection

Fluorescence microscopy

Results Summary

The Brg1 antibody worked great throughout the entire pancreas section. It is ubiquitously expressed in all pancreas cell types (e.g. endocrine and exocrine). Insulin and Glucagon primary antibodies were used to detect islet beta and alpha cells, respectively.

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The Good

Good detection, low background at 1:500

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The Bottom Line

This antibody worked great for immunofluorescence in cryosections. We will be using again once our stock runs out.

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