Dystrophin is a rod-like cytoskeletal protein found adja- cent to the muscle membrane. It is one component of a complex system that links actin on the inside of muscle fibers to extracellular matrix proteins that surround the fibers. Mutations in the genes that encode for dys- trophin lead to altered expression of this protein and cause muscular dystrophy. This antibody will help detect dystrophin in normal tissue sections.
Applications:
Suitable for use in Western Blot and Immunohistochemistry. Not suitable for Immunohistochemistry paraffin sections. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Western Blot: 1:25-1:50
Immunohistochemistry (Frozen unfixed): Neat-1:20 for 1 hr at RT.
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Positive Control:
Western Blot: Skeletal muscle, doublet of bands at ~400kD.
Immunohistochemistry: For reliable interpretation of dystrophin staining results, a spectrin control must be used.
Snap frozen normal human striated muscle (staining pattern continuious rim of staining at the periphery of muscle fibers)
Storage and Stability:
Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20 degrees C. Stable for 12 months at -20 degrees C. Reconstitute with sterile ddH2O. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. Reconstituted product is stable for 12 months at -20 degrees 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.