L-DOPA antibody

Antigen: L-DOPA

Clonality: Polyclonal

Host: Rabbit

Reactivity: Human

Application: Immunohistochemistry (Frozen Sections) (IHC (fro)), Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA), Western Blotting (WB)

Catalog no.: ABIN112868

Additional Information

Characteristics: Synonyms: L-Dihydroxy-Phenylalanine, L-Dihydroxyphenylalanine

Immunogen: Synthetic L-Dopa conjugated to a high molecular weight carrier

Description: L-Dopa is an amino acid that is converted to dopamine in the brain. It is often given topatients in order to alleviate some of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease as, unlikedopamine itself, it can cross the blood-brain barrier.

Specificity: This antibody is specific for conjugated L-dihydroxyphenylalanine (L-DOPA). The followingreactivites were determined by competition ELISA: Compound: *Cross reactivity ratioL-Dopa-G-HMW: 1alpha-methyl-L-Dopa-G-HMW: 1/2,2003-O-methyl-L-Dopa-G-HMW: 1/50KDopamine-G-HMW: > 1/50KNoradrenaline-G-HMW: >1/50KTyrosine-G-HMW: > 1/50K*L-Dopa-G-HMW concentration/other conjugated catecholamine concentration at halfdisplacement. Species: Human. Others not tested.

Application Details

Application Notes: Immunohistochemstry on frozen sections (1/1000 - 1/5000). ELISA: (1/5000 - 1/10000). Western blot (1/1000 - 1/2000). Other applications not tested. Optimal dilutions are dependent on conditions and should be determined by the user.

Buffer: Phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.2, containing 0.09 % sodium azide (NaN3)as preservative.

Storage: Store at 2 - 8 °C up to one week or at -20 °C for longer. Avoid repeated freezing andthawing. Shelf life: one year from despatch.

Restrictions: For Research Use only