This Tyrosine Hydroxylase antibody is un-conjugated
Application
Western Blotting (WB), Immunofluorescence (IF), Immunohistochemistry (Frozen Sections) (IHC (fro))
Specificity
Specific for the ~60k Tyrosine Hydroxylase protein phosphorylated at Ser40. Some higher Molecular Weight bands may be detected by the antibody depending upon the brain region being studied, protein loads and the detection methods used. The antibody has three orders of magnitude selectivity over dephospho TH.
Cross-Reactivity (Details)
Species reactivity (tested):Many Mammalian and Non-mammalian.
Purification
Affinity Chromatography via Sequential Chromatography on phospho- and dephosphopeptide affinity columns.
Immunogen
Phosphopeptide corresponding to amino acid residues surrounding the phospho-Ser40 of Rat Tyrosine Hydroxylase.
TH
Reactivity: Rat
WB, IHC, IF
Host: Rabbit
Polyclonal
unconjugated
Application Notes
Western blotting: 1/1,000. Immunofluorescence 1/1000 (Frozen Sections). Immunohistochemistry on Frozen Sections: 1/1000. Other applications not tested. Optimal dilutions are dependent on conditions and should be determined by the user.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Format
Liquid
Buffer
10 mM HEPES ( pH 7.5), 150 mM NaCl, 100 μg/mL BSA and 50 % Glycerol.
Handling Advice
Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Storage
-20 °C
Storage Comment
Store the antibody undiluted (in aliquots) at-20 °C.
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Tyrosine Hydroxylase (TH) is the rate-limiting enzyme in the synthesis of the catecholamines Dopamine and Norepinephrine. TH antibodies can therefore be used as markers for dopaminergic and noradrenergic neurons in a variety of applications including depression, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease and drug abuse (Kish et al., 2001, Zhu et al., 2000, Zhu et al., 1999). TH antibodies can also be used to explore basic mechanisms of dopamine and norepinephrine signaling (Witkovsky et al., 2000, Salvatore et al., 2001, Dunkley et al., 2004). The activity of TH is also regulated by phosphorylation (Haycock et al., 1982, Haycock et al., 1992, Jedynak et al., 2002). Phospho-specific antibodies for the phosphorylation sites on TH can be used to great effect in studying this regulation and in identifying the cells in which TH phosphorylation occurs.Synonyms: TYH, Tyrosine 3-hydroxylase