Layer V/VI marker for Murine Brain- Immunostaining

Vascular Dysfunction
University of Heidelberg
Postdoctoral Researcher

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Company:

Abcam

Product Name:

Tbr1

Catalog Number:

ab31940

Clone Number:

N/A

To determine the layer V/VI positive neurons by immunostaining with Tbr1 in P12 postnatal brains

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Applications

Immunofluorescence

Sample

Postnatal mouse brain tissue (P12)

Primary Incubation

1:500, 4 degrees overnight

Blocking Agent

10% Normal donkey serum in PBST (0.5% Triton X 100)

Secondary Incubation

1:500, AF 488

Tertiary Incubation

None

Detection

Immunofluorescence

Results Summary

Tbr1 is a specific nuclear marker for layer V/VI neurons in Mouse brain neocortex. It is often used as a marker to determine whether the early born neurons (layer V/VI) have proper layering during embryonic neocortex formation and neuronal development.

DOI or PMID #

N/A

Additional Notes

Antigen retrieval in 10mM Sodium citrate buffer (pH 6) may be performed for improved staining.

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Summary

The Good

Easy to use.

The Bad

Some cross reactivity to the blood vessels may be seen, needs to be optimized by the user

The Bottom Line

Expensive, however good and specific signal-recommended

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