100 ul of antiserum containing 0.05% sodium azide.
Applications
Dilution *
Immunofluorescence (IF)
1:500
Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
1:500
Western Blot (WB)
1:3,000
* Suggested working dilutions are given as a guide only. It is recommended that the user titrates the product for use in their own experiment using appropriate negative and positive controls.
Product Specific Information
PA3-830 detects human and mouse pdx-1 alpha and shows no cross-reactivity to other pdx isoforms.
PA3-830 has been successfully used in Western blot, immunohistochemical, and immunofluorescence procedures. By Western blot, this antibody detects an ~35 kDa protein.
PA3-830 immunogen is a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide corresponding to amino acid residues 21-35 from human pdx-1 protein. This antibody is generated against the N-terminal portion of the protein, while PA3-831 is C-terminal.
The PA3-830 antibody recognizes both cytoplasmic and nuclear proteins. Formalin-fixed tissues can cause high background, so counterstaining with another antibody which is mainly expressed in the cytoplasm (i.e. insulin) is recommended.
General Information
pdx-1 (pancreas duodenum homeobox-1, also known as IPF-1, IDX-1, and STF-1) is a transcription factor that has been shown to activate insulin, glucokinase, IAPP, and somatostatin gene transcription. Significant interest surrounds this proteins glucose-dependent regulation of insulin gene transcription.
Additionally, pdx-1 has been studied for its role in pancreatic development which includes maturation and differentiation of pancreatic precursor cells. Mutations in the pdx-1 gene have been shown to cause pancreatic agenesis, maturity-onset diabetes of the young, and type II diabetes.
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PDX-1 Antibody (PA3-830) in IHC
Immunohistochemistry with anti-PDX-1 Polyclonal Antibody (PA3-830)
Immunohistochemistry was performed on normal biopsies of deparaffinized human pancreas tissue. To expose target proteins, heat induced antigen retrieval was performed using 10mM sodium citrate (pH6.0) buffer, microwaved for 8-15 minutes. Following antigen retrieval tissues were blocked in 3% BSA-PBS for 30 minutes at room temperature. Tissues were then probed at a dilution of 1:200 with a Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody recognizing PDX-1 (PA3-830 ) or without primary antibody (negative control) overnight at 4°C in a humidified chamber. Tissues were washed extensively with PBST and endogenous peroxidase activity was quenched with a peroxidase suppressor. Detection was performed using a biotin-conjugated secondary antibody and SA-HRP, followed by colorimetric detection using DAB. Tissues were counterstained with hematoxylin and prepped for mounting.
Immunohistochemistry was performed on normal biopsies of deparaffinized human stomach tissue. To expose target proteins, heat induced antigen retrieval was performed using 10mM sodium citrate (pH6.0) buffer, microwaved for 8-15 minutes. Following antigen retrieval tissues were blocked in 3% BSA-PBS for 30 minutes at room temperature. Tissues were then probed at a dilution of 1:500 with a Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody recognizing PDX-1 (PA3-830 ) or without primary antibody (negative control) overnight at 4°C in a humidified chamber. Tissues were washed extensively with PBST and endogenous peroxidase activity was quenched with a peroxidase suppressor. Detection was performed using a biotin-conjugated secondary antibody and SA-HRP, followed by colorimetric detection using DAB. Tissues were counterstained with hematoxylin and prepped for mounting.
Immunohistochemistry was performed on normal biopsies of deparaffinized human tonsil tissue. To expose target proteins, heat induced antigen retrieval was performed using 10mM sodium citrate (pH6.0) buffer, microwaved for 8-15 minutes. Following antigen retrieval tissues were blocked in 3% BSA-PBS for 30 minutes at room temperature. Tissues were then probed at a dilution of 1:200 with a Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody recognizing PDX-1 (PA3-830 ) or without primary antibody (negative control) overnight at 4°C in a humidified chamber. Tissues were washed extensively with PBST and endogenous peroxidase activity was quenched with a peroxidase suppressor. Detection was performed using a biotin-conjugated secondary antibody and SA-HRP, followed by colorimetric detection using DAB. Tissues were counterstained with hematoxylin and prepped for mounting.
Immunofluorescent analysis of PDX-1 in HeLa Cells. Cells were grown on chamber slides and fixed with formaldehyde prior to staining. Cells were probed without (control) or with a PDX-1 polyclonal antibody (Product # PA3-830) at a dilution of 1:200 overnight at 4 C, washed with PBS and incubated with a DyLight-488 conjugated secondary antibody (Product # 35503). PDX-1 staining (green), F-Actin staining with Phalloidin (red) and nuclei with DAPI (blue) is shown. Images were taken at 60X magnification.
Immunofluorescent staining of pdx-1 in mouse islet cells using PA3-830 and counterstaining (merge) with insulin. The PA3-830 antibody recognizes both cytoplasmic and nuclear proteins. Formalin-fixed tissues can cause high background, so counterstaining with another antibody which is mainly expressed in the cytoplasm (i.e. insulin) is recommended.
PA3-830 was used in immunohistochemistry to investigate the expression of PDX-1 in human cancers through tissue microarray analyses
World J Surg. 2005 Mar;29(3):334-8. "Tissue MicroArray analyses of pancreatic duodenal homeobox-1 in human cancers."
Author(s): Wang XP, Li ZJ, Magnusson J, Brunicardi FC
Number of Citations: 1
(See PubMed article )
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