Product datasheet Anti-VPAC2 antibody ab130658 2 Images Overview Product name Anti-VPAC2 antibody Description Rabbit polyclonal to VPAC2 Tested applications IHC-P, WB Species reactivity Reacts with: Human Immunogen Synthetic peptide conjugated to KLH, corresponding to a region within N terminal amino acids 94-123 of Human VPAC2 (NP_003373.2). Positive control HeLa cell lysates IHC-P: FFPE human skeletal muscle tissue sections. Properties Form Liquid Storage instructions Shipped at 4°C. Store at 4°C (up to 6 months). Store at -20°C long term. Storage buffer Preservative: 0.09% Sodium azide Constituent: 99% PBS Purity Immunogen affinity purified Purification notes ab130658 was purified through a protein A column, followed by peptide affinity purification. Clonality Polyclonal Isotype IgG Applications Our Abpromise guarantee covers the use of ab130658 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. WB 1/100 - 1/500. Predicted molecular weight: 49 kDa. Target 1 Function This is a receptor for VIP as well as PACAP-38 and -27, the activity of this receptor is mediated by G proteins which activate adenylyl cyclase. Can be coupled to phospholipase C. Tissue specificity Expressed in CD4+ T-cells, but not in CD8+ T-cells. Expressed in the T-cell lines Jurkat, PEER, MOLT-4, HSB, YT and Tsup-1, but not in the T-cell lines HARRIS and HUT 78. Sequence similarities Belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 2 family. Cellular localization Cell membrane. Anti-VPAC2 antibody images IHC image of VPAC2 staining in human skeletal muscle formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue section, performed on a Leica Bond 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 ab130658, 5µg/ml, for 15 mins at room temperature and detected using an Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed HRP conjugated compact polymer system. paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-VPAC2 DAB was used as the chromogen. The antibody (ab130658) 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. Anti-VPAC2 antibody (ab130658) at 1/100 dilution + HeLa cell lysate at 35 µg Predicted band size : 49 kDa Western blot - Anti-VPAC2 antibody (ab130658) 2 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 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