Illuminate Mitochondria with VDAC1 from Abcam

Physiology and Biophysics
State University of New York at Buffalo
Postdoctoral Researcher

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Company:

Abcam

Product Name:

Anti-VDAC1/Porin + VDAC3 antibody

Catalog Number:

ab14734

Clone Number:

Monoclonal; clone number: 20B12AF2

In our study, we took a closer look at voltage-dependent anion channel 1 (VDAC1) expression in mouse brain tissue using immunostaining techniques. This approach served as an insightful indicator of mitochondrial content, allowing us to probe deeper into the fascinating world of cellular energy dynamics.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Applications

Immunofluorescence

Sample

Mouse 40-μm-thick coronal sections (perfused brain)

Primary Incubation

1:1000; Incubation at 4°C overnight

Blocking Agent

3% normal goat serum and 0.3% Triton X-100 in 0.01 M PBS

Secondary Incubation

1:1000 (Alexa 568 anti-mouse fluorescent secondary antibody)

Tertiary Incubation

N/A

Detection

Images were collected with a Leica SP8 confocal microscope with PMT and HyD detectors.

Results Summary

We measured the expression of the mitochondrial marker VDAC1 in mouse prefrontal cortex astrocytes with deficient metabolism (lactate production and oxidative phosphorylation). An increase in VDAC1 can suggest increased mitochondrial content. In the image: left: red – GFAP (astrocyte marker); middle: cyan – VDAC1 (mitochondrial marker); right: merged image of GFAP and VDAC1.

DOI or PMID #

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Additional Notes

For VDAC1 immunostaining, antigen retrieval was performed, followed by a standard immunostaining protocol.

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Summary

The Good

Has good signal.

The Bad

We used antigen retrieval for this antibody.

The Bottom Line

The antibody gives a strong signal and provides robust results throughout the experiments. Highly recommended.

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