Good Synaptophysin Antibody from Novus Biologicals

Neuroscience
Wisconsin University
Postdoctoral Researcher

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Company:

Novus Biologicals

Product Name:

Synaptophysin Antibody

Catalog Number:

NB300-653

Clone Number:

N/A

The aim of our research is to study neurodegeneration in the retina. The specific goal of this experiment was to quantify synaptic changes in the course of disease progression. This antibody demonstrated great staining for synaptophysin in the retina.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Applications

Immunofluorescence

Sample

Canine retina

Primary Incubation

Diluted at 1:2000, overnight at 4°C

Blocking Agent

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

Secondary Incubation

Alexa 568 conjugated anti-rabbit IgG 1:500, 1 hr at RT

Tertiary Incubation

N/A

Detection

Fluorescence

Results Summary

Robust, very bright signals, with no unspecific binding in the retina. Retinal layers that have synapses were highlighted as red. Nuclei stained by DAPI.

DOI or PMID #

N/A

Additional Notes

N/A

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Summary

The Good

Very robust signals.

The Bad

Inherent limitations as polyclonal antibody.

The Bottom Line

This antibody worked great as synaptic markers in the retina.

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