A Very Specific Antibody Against Neurofilament Heavy Protein

Neuroscience
Wisconsin University
Postdoctoral Researcher

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Company:

Novus Biologicals

Product Name:

NF-H Antibody

Catalog Number:

NB300-217

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Our research mainly focuses on neurodegenerative processes using animal models. The specific goal of this experiment was to evaluate axonal integrity in the course of disease progression. This antibody clearly highlighted axons of the optic nerve.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Applications

Immunofluorescence

Sample

Feline

Primary Incubation

Diluted at 1:5000, overnight at 4°C

Blocking Agent

10% normal donkey serum + 0.5% triton X + 0.1M PBS

Secondary Incubation

Alexa 568 conjugated anti-chicken IgY 1:500, 1 hr at RT

Tertiary Incubation

N/A

Detection

By an epifluorescent microscope with an appropriate filter

Results Summary

This experiment demonstrated robust and specific signals in axons of the optic nerve (red). DAPI (blue).

DOI or PMID #

N/A

Additional Notes

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Summary

The Good

Robust and specific staining

The Bad

None

The Bottom Line

Highly recommended for axonal staining in central nerve system.

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