Product datasheet Anti-EPO antibody [Epo2] ab20375 1 Abreviews 1 Image Overview Product name Anti-EPO antibody [Epo2] Description Mouse monoclonal [Epo2] to EPO Tested applications IHC-P, ELISA, WB, Sandwich ELISA Species reactivity Reacts with: Human Immunogen Recombinant full length protein (Human). Properties Form Liquid Storage instructions Shipped at 4°C. Store at +4°C short term (1-2 weeks). Store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid freeze / thaw cycle. Storage buffer Preservative: 0.1% Sodium Azide Constituents: PBS, pH 7.4 Purity Protein G purified Clonality Monoclonal Clone number Epo2 Myeloma unknown Isotype IgG1 Light chain type unknown Applications Our Abpromise guarantee covers the use of ab20375 in the following tested applications. The application notes include recommended starting dilutions; optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user. Application IHC-P Abreviews Notes Use a concentration of 5 µg/ml. Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol. ELISA Use at an assay dependent concentration. WB Use at an assay dependent concentration. Predicted molecular weight: 21 kDa. 1 Application Abreviews Sandwich ELISA Notes Use at an assay dependent concentration. Can be paired for Sandwich ELISA with Mouse monoclonal [Epo1] to EPO (ab20473). Target Relevance Human erythropoietin is member of the EPO/TPO family and encodes a secreted, glycosylated cytokine hormone composed of four alpha helical bundles. The protein is found in the plasma and regulates red cell production by promoting erythroid differentiation and initiating hemoglobin synthesis. This protein also has neuroprotective activity against a variety of potential brain injuries and antiapoptotic functions in several tissue types. It is produced by kidney or liver of adult mammals and by liver of fetal or neonatal mammals. Cellular localization Secreted Anti-EPO antibody [Epo2] images IHC image of ab20375 staining in human normal kidney formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue section, performed on a Leica BondTM system using the standard protocol F. The section was pre-treated using heat mediated antigen retrieval with sodium citrate buffer (pH6, epitope retrieval solution 1) for 20 mins. The section was then incubated with ab20375, 5µg/ml, for 15 mins at room temperature and detected using an Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - EPO antibody [Epo2] (ab20375) HRP conjugated compact polymer system. DAB was used as the chromogen. The section was then counterstained with haematoxylin and mounted with DPX. For other IHC staining systems (automated and non-automated) customers should optimize variable parameters such as antigen retrieval conditions, primary antibody concentration and antibody incubation times. Please note: All products are "FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY AND ARE NOT INTENDED FOR DIAGNOSTIC OR THERAPEUTIC USE" Our Abpromise to you: Quality guaranteed and expert technical support Replacement or refund for products not performing as stated on the datasheet Valid for 12 months from date of delivery Response to your inquiry within 24 hours We provide support in Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese and Spanish Extensive multi-media technical resources to help you We investigate all quality concerns to ensure our products perform to the highest standards 2 If the product does not perform as described on this datasheet, we will offer a refund or replacement. For full details of the Abpromise, please visit http://www.abcam.com/abpromise or contact our technical team. Terms and conditions Guarantee only valid for products bought direct from Abcam or one of our authorized distributors 3