Background:

Cytoskeletal intermediate filaments (IFs) constitute a diverse group of proteins that are expressed in a highly tissue-specific manner. Intermediate filaments are constructed from two-chain alpha-helical coiled-coil molecules arranged on an imperfect helical lattice and have been widely used as markers for distinguishing individual cell types within a tissue and identifying the origins of metastatic tumors. One such intermediate filament protein, Vimentin, is a general marker of cells originating in the mesenchyme. Vimentin is frequently co-expressed with other members of the intermediate filament family such as the cytokeratins,in neoplasms including melanoma and breast carcinoma. Vimentin and Desmin, a related class III intermediate filament, are both expressed during skeletal muscle development.

Specificity:

Desmin (V56) polyclonal antibody detects endogenous levels of Desmin protein.

Alternative names:

DES

Species reactivity:

Human,Mouse,Rat

Host:

Rabbit

Ig type:

Rabbit IgG, 1mg/ml in PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.2

Immunogen:

Synthetic peptide, corresponding to amino acids 20-70 of Human Desmin.

Purification & Purity:

The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen and the purity is > 95% (by SDS-PAGE).

Molecular weight:

~ 54 kDa

Applications:

WB IHC

Usage:

WB: 1:500~1:1000 IHC: 1:50~1:200

Storage:

Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Precautions:

For research use only, not for use in diagnostic procedure.

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