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Company:

Vector Labs

Product Name:

Normal Goat Serum Blocking Solution

Catalog Number:

S-1000

Mouse cells were fixed, permeabilized and blocked for 1 hour in a 3% BSA solution containing 5% normal goat serum blocking solution. Further, the cells were probed with on-target antibodies and examined under a fluorescent microscope.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Immunofluorescence staining

Starting Material

Mouse cells, Primary antibody, Secondary antibody

Tips

Store in the aliquot

Results Summary

The use of normal goat serum blocking solution at a concentration of 5% in 3% BSA significantly reduced non-specific binding of the primary antibody and finally reduced noise.

DOI or PMID #

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Summary

The Good

Using this reduces non-specific signals significantly.

The Bad

Upon repetitive use, some growth appears in the solution

The Bottom Line

The best solution to decrease non-specific signals in immunofluorescence staining.

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