Protein Gene Product 9.5 (PGP9.5, UchL1, Ubiquitin C-terminal Hydrolase, PARK5) (FITC)

This monoclonal antibody reacts with a protein of 20-30kD, identified as PGP9.5, also known as ubiquitin carboxyl-terminal hydrolase-1 (UchL1). Initially, PGP9.5 expression in normal tissues was reported in neurons and neuroendocrine cells but later it was found in distal renal tubular epithelium, spermatogonia, Leydig cells, oocytes, melanocytes, prostatic secretory epithelium, ejaculatory duct cells, epididymis, mammary epithelial cells, Merkel cells, and dermal fibroblasts. Furthermore, immunostaining for PGP9.5 has been shown in a wide variety of mesenchymal neoplasms as well. A mutation in PGP9.5 gene is believed to cause a form of Parkinson's disease.

Applications:
Suitable for use in FLISA, Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry and Immunofluorescence. Other applications not tested.

Recommended Dilution:
Immunofluorescence: 1-2ug/ml
Western Blot: 0.5-1ug/ml
Immunohistochemistry: Frozen
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

Positive Control:
Cerebellum

Storage and Stability:
Store product at 4°C if to be used immediately within two weeks. For long-term storage, aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing and store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable at -20°C for 12 months after receipt. Dilute required amount only prior to immediate use. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
Caution: FITC conjugates are sensitive to light. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

Note: Applications are based on unconjugated antibody.