It reacts with Bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU) in single stranded DNA (produced by partial denaturation of double stranded DNA), BrdU coupled to a protein carrier, as well as free BrdU. BrdU is a thymidine analog, incorporated into cell nuclei during DNA synthesis prior to mitosis. Antibody to BrdU is helpful in detecting S-phase cells, providing useful information on the aggressiveness of tumors.
Formulation
Prediluted in 1X PBS with 0.1 mg/ml BSA (US sourced) and 0.05% sodium azide; *For IHC use only*
Host
Mouse
Immunogen Region
Bromodeoxyuridine was used as the immunogen for this BrdU antibody.
Isotype
Mouse IgG1, kappa
Species Reactivity
All species
Note
The optimal dilution of the BrdU antibody for each application should be determined by the researcher.1. Staining of formalin-fixed tissues, incubate sections in 4N HCl for 30 minutes at RT followed by digestion with Trypsin at 1mg/ml PBS, 10 min at 37oC.2. The prediluted format is supplied in a dropper bottle and is optimized for use in IHC. After epitope retrieval step (if required), drip mAb solution onto the tissue section and incubate at RT for 30 min.
Uniprot
Not Applicable
Format
Purified
Purity
Protein G affinity chromatography
Storage
Store the BrdU antibody cocktail at 2-8oC (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20oC or colder (without azide).
Applications
IHC-P
Description
The prediluted format is supplied in a dropper bottle and is optimized for use in IHC. After epitope retrieval step (if required), drip mAb solution onto the tissue section and incubate at RT for 30 min.