Rabbit Anti-a-Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone alpha, Alpha-MSH, Melanotropin alpha) (Not for Export EU)
The melanocyte-stimulating hormones (collectively referred to as MSH or intermedins) are a class of peptide hormones that in nature are produced by cells in the intermediate lobe of the pituitary gland. MSH signals to the brain have effects on appetite and sexual arousal.
Applications
Suitable for use in Immunofluorescence and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution
Immunohistochemistry: 1:4000-1:6000 Immunofluorescence (Indirect): 1:100-1:200 Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability
Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile dH2O. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Reconstituted product is stable for 12 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
Immunogen
Synthetic human a-MSH coupled to bovine thyroglobulin with glutaraldehyde.
Form
Supplied as a lyophilized powder, 0.09% sodium azide. Reconstitute with 100ul distilled or deionized dH2O.
Specificity
Recognizes Alpha-MSH. Species Crossreactivity: guinea pig, mouse and rat.
