Anti-Oxytocin Antibody
Our Anti-Oxytocin guinea pig polyclonal primary antibody detects human and sheep Oxytocin, and is whole serum. It is validated for use in IHC-Frozen.
The cryostat section of the sheep hypothalamus was incubated in guinea pig polyclonal antibodies to oxytocin at the dilution of 1:1000 overnight followed by incubation with biotinylated secondary antibodies. Cell bodies and nerve terminals (from cells that produce this hormone) in the sheep brain are intensely stained. This figure shows staining of cells when no pre-absorption is performed.
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SKU: GP-037-50
Product Details
Oxytocin
Oxytocin causes contraction of the smooth muscle of the uterus and of the mammary gland. It belongs to the vasopressin/oxytocin family. Oxytocin is secreted.
Whole serum
Polyclonal
Mixed
IHC
Guinea Pig
A synthetic peptide (CYIQNCPLG) corresponding to the amino acids 20-28 from human Oxytocin-neurophysin 1. This peptide was conjugated to carrier protein to enhance the immunological response.
Human
Human, Sheep
Spin vial briefly before opening. Reconstitute in 50 µL sterile-filtered, ultrapure water. Centrifuge to remove any insoluble material. Store lyophilized antibody at 2-8°C or lower. After reconstitution, divide into aliquots and store at -20°C, or lower, for optimal long term stability. It is recommended that a reconstituted aliquot is stored at 2-8°C for no longer than 2 weeks. Allocation of an appropriate anti-bacterial agent can increase shelf life by several weeks. Glycerol (1:1) can be added to neat serum for additional stability if intended use does not prevent this.
Lyophilized
Neat serum.
IHC: 1:2000
IHC performed in sheep brain (hypothalamus) demonstrates intense staining of cells and terminals. No staining is evident when the primary antibody is pre-absorbed with 0.5 mg/mL of oxytocin.
Unconjugated
Specificity was demonstrated by immunohistochemistry. This antibody is known to react with sheep. Other species have not yet been tested.
For research use only.
United States
12 months after date of receipt (lyophilized, unopened vial).
OT; OXT;OT-NPI; OT-NPI;
25°C (ambient)

