Anti-Doublecortin Antibody

Two antipeptide antibodies were generated in chickens against sequences shared between the mouse (AAT58219.1), rat (NP_445831.3) and human (CAA06617.1) gene products. These antibodies were affinity-purified and then mixed in equal concentrations. These antibodies have been validated with human, mouse and rat tissues.

Product Specifications

Background

Doublecortin is a microtubule-associated protein found in neuroblasts and immature neurons, especially those undergoing embryonic migrations. It was first identified as the X-chromosome-encoded gene product mutated in the human diseases Lissencephaly (in males) and Periventricular Heterotopia (in females), diseases caused by failure of neocortical neuroblast migration. The human protein itself is 360 amino acids (40,044 daltons) and contains doublecortin motifs near its N-terminus that are believed to mediate the microtubule binding.

Synonyms

Neuronal migration protein doublecortin, Doublin, Lissencephalin-X, Lis-X

Other Statements

These antibodies are to be used as research laboratory reagents and are not for use as diagnostic or therapeutic reagents in humans.

Gene Name

DCX DBCN LISX

UniProt

O15075

Host

Chicken

Species Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Rat

Reactivity

Human, Mouse, and Rat

Immunogen

Synthetic peptide

Immunogen Type

Human, Mouse, Rat

Target

Doublecortin

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgY

Conjugation

Unconjugated

Applications

IHC, ICC

Field of Research

Cell Markers Neuronal Markers

Assay Type

Primary Antibody

Assay Protocol

Chickens were immunized with two synthetic peptide / keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH) conjugates. These synthetic peptides corresponded to different regions of the doublecortin gene product, but are shared between the human (CAA06617.1, NCBI) and mouse (AAT58219.1, NCBI) sequences. After repeated injections, immune eggs were collected, and the IgY fractions were purified from the yolks. These IgY fractions were then affinity purified using a peptide column, and the concentrations of the eluates adjusted to 200 µg/mL. Finally, equal volumes of these affinity-purified anti-peptide antibodies were mixed, and the preparation was filter-sterilized.

Concentration

200 µg/mL

Dilution

WB Brain : : Not Recommended

Format

Affinity-Purified IgY

Form

Affinity-Purified IgY

Buffer

Phosphate-buffered (10 mM) isotonic (0.9%, w/v) saline (“PBS, " pH 7.2) with sodium azide (0.02%, w/v) added as a preservative.

Molecular Weight

40 kDa

Precautions

These antibodies are to be used as research laboratory reagents and are not for use as diagnostic or therapeutic reagents in humans.

Shipping Conditions

Ice Packs

Storage Conditions

Store at 4°C in the dark. Under these conditions, the antibodies should have a shelf life of at least twelve months, provided they remain sterile. For longer term storage, aliquot and freeze to avoid freeze-thaw of the antibody.

Shelf Life

12 months from receipt of product

IHC Dilution

1:1000-1:2000

WB Dilution

Not Recommended

Pre Treatment

Target Description

ICC Dilution

1:1000-1:2000

Quality Control

This anti-peptide antibody mixture was analyzed by immunohistochemistry (at a dilution of 1:2000) using fluorescein-labeled goat anti-chicken IgY (1:500 dilution, Aves Labs Cat.# F-1005) as the secondary reagent.