Invitrogen™ Somatostatin Monoclonal Antibody (ICDCLS), eFluor™ 660, eBioscience™

Catalog No.	Quantity
50-209-0137	100 μg

Catalog No. 50-209-0137 Supplier Invitrogen™ Supplier No. 50975182

Description

Mouse Monoclonal Antibody

The monoclonal antibody ICDCLS recognizes human, mouse, and rat Somatostatin. Somatostatin, also known as growth hormone-inhibiting hormone (GHIH) or somatotrophin release-inhibiting factor (SRIF), is a peptide hormone with two active forms (14 and 28 amino acids) produced by alternative cleavage of a single preproprotein. Somatostatin is secreted by the delta cells of the islet of Langerhans in the pancreas as well as by the hypothalamus and intestine. Somatostatin has a variety of functions, such as regulating the endocrine system and affecting neurotransmission and cell proliferation. Somatostatin also inhibits the release of numerous secondary hormones, such as insulin and glucagon. Somatostatin can be used to identify medium size aspiny neurons in the striatum, cortex, and hippocampus. Expression of somatostatin is present in hyperplasia of the pancreatic islets as well as islet cell tumors such as somatostatinomas. Applications Reported: This ICDCLS antibody has been reported for use in microscopy and immunohistochemical staining of formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue sections. Applications Tested: This ICDCLS antibody has been tested by immunohistochemistry of formalin-fixed paraffin embedded human tissue using low pH antigen retrieval and can be used at less than or equal to 5 μg/mL. It is recommended that the antibody be carefully titrated for optimal performance in the assay of interest. eFluor 660 is a replacement for Alexa Fluor...

The hormone somatostatin has active 14 aa and 28 aa forms that are produced by alternate cleavage of the single preproprotein encoded by this gene. Somatostatin is expressed throughout the body and inhibits the release of numerous secondary hormones by binding to high-affinity G-protein-coupled somatostatin receptors. This hormone is an important regulator of the endocrine system through its interactions with pituitary growth hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone, and most hormones of the gastrointestinal tract. Somatostatin also affects rates of neurotransmission in the central nervous system and proliferation of both normal and tumorigenic cells.

Specifications

• Antigen: Somatostatin
• Applications: Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin), Immunocytochemistry
• Classification: Monoclonal
• Clone: ICDCLS
• Concentration: 0.2 mg/mL
• Conjugate: eFluor 660
• Formulation: PBS with 0.09% sodium azide; pH 7.2
• Gene: SST
• Gene Accession No.: P60041, P60042, P61278
• Gene Alias: Antrin; Growth hormone release-inhibiting factor; Neuronostatin; NST; preprosomatostatin; prepro-somatostatin; SMST; SOM; Somatostatin; somatostatin 28; somatostatin-14; Somatostatin-28; somatotropin release-inhibiting factor; SRIF; SS; SS-14; SS-28; Sst; SST-14
• Gene Symbols: SST
• Host Species: Mouse
• Purification Method: Affinity chromatography
• Quantity: 100 μg
• Regulatory Status: RUO
• Primary or Secondary: Primary
• Gene ID (Entrez): 20604, 24797, 6750
• Target Species: Human, Mouse, Rat
• Content And Storage: 4°C, store in dark, DO NOT FREEZE!
• Product Type: Antibody
• Form: Liquid
• Isotype: IgG1 κ

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can the eFluor Organic fluorochromes be used for intracellular staining?

Yes, the eFluor Organic fluorochromes can be used for intracellular staining. The eFluor organic fluorochromes maintain bright signal and require minimal changes in compensation when fixed with eBioscience IC Fixation Buffer (Cat. No. 00-8222-49) and Permeabilization Buffer (Cat. No. 00-8333-56) or 1-step Fix/Lyse Solution (Cat. No. 00-5333-54, 00-5333-57) (as compared to live cells).

Is the eFluor 660 fluorochrome compatible with Anti-Cy5/Alexa Fluor 647 beads?

Yes, in-house studies have demonstrated that the eFluor 660 fluorochrome is recognized by Anti-Cy5/Alexa Fluor 647 beads. Side by side studies with Alexa Fluor 647 versus eFluor 660 conjugated antibodies have demonstrated comparable results.

What is the difference between eFluor Organic Dyes and eVolve Qdots?

The eFluor Organic Dyes (eFluor 450, APC-eFluor 780, PerCP-eFluor 710, eFluor 710) are conventional fluorochromes. In contrast, the eVolve line of products are Quantum dots.

Are the eFluor Organic Dyes photo-labile?

As with other fluorochromes, we recommend minimal exposure to light to maintain optimal signal.