Synaptophysin (BSA & Azide Free)

May be stored at 4 degree C for short-term only. For long-term storage and to avoid repeated freezing and thawing, aliquot and add glycerol (40-50%). Freeze at -20 degree C or colder. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months at -20 degree 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.

Reacts with neuroendocrine neoplasms of neural as well as epithelial types. In combination with anti-chromogranin A and anti-NSE, very useful in the identification of normal neuroendocrine cells and neuroendocrine neoplasms. Species Crossreactivity: Human and rat.