BrdU Antibody

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 Bromodeoxyuridine is helpful in detecting S-phase cells, providing useful information on the aggressiveness of tumors.

Product Specifications

Reactivity

All

Immunogen

Bromodeoxyuridine conjugated to KLH was used as the immunogen.

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone

BRD469

Conjugation

Unconjugated

Purification

Protein G affinity chromatography

Dilution

Immunohistochemistry (FFPE) : 1-2ug/ml for 30 min at RT, Immunofluorescence: 1-3ug/ml

Storage Conditions

Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C for up to 2 weeks. For long term storage store at -20°C in small aliquots to prevent freeze-thaw cycles.

Notes

For research use only.

Applications Notes

The concentration stated for each application is a general starting point. Variations in protocols, secondaries and substrates may require the Bromodeoxyuridine antibody to be titered up or down for optimal performance.1. For 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.