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My items say to store at -20°c but they were shipped in an envelope. Is it ok to use?
Yes, it is safe to use these items. Since 2003, CST has been shipping antibodies at room temperature when possible to reduce waste from packing materials. All CST antibodies are stability tested by ex...
How long after the completion of staining can I wait to image my slides when performing a SignalStar™ Multiplex IHC assay?
For Imaging Round 1, the staining should show robust signal when imaged up to 8 hours post completion of staining. For Imaging Round 2, imaging should be performed as close to the completion of staini...
Can I combine antibodies used in a SignalStar™ assay with direct conjugates?
SignalStar Multiplex IHC kits and reagents have been validated for use in combination with direct conjugates. The SignalStar™ Fluorescence Removal Kit Any tissue shown to be positive for each marker via chromogenic IHC can serve as a positive control tissue for a SignalStar™ assay. Each target will therefore require a positive control, which may som... When selecting an antibody for use in CUT&RUN, we recommend starting with a ChIP or ChIP-seq-validated antibody; however, we have found that not all ChIP-validated antibodies work in the CUT&am... During the course of optimization, we’ve found that fluorescent staining may show higher %-positivity than chromogenic staining. To ensure any excess staining is specific, confirm that the correct sub... Yes, please select “Mouse” in the first step of the SignalStar Multiplex IHC Panel Builder ... When performing In-Cell Western assays with DyLight 680-conjugated secondary antibodies, we recommend using either Hoechst 33342 or DAPI as a nuclear dye. DRAQ5 cannot be used because the emission spe... No, these racks cannot be autoclaved. Exposing them to high autoclave temperatures may cause the magnets to lose their magnetism. Instead, we suggest submerging or spraying the rack with 10% bleach... SignalStar Multiplex IHC kits and reagents haven’t yet been validated for use with antibodies outside of our menu. We’re in the process of developing cust... We have several antibodies for detecting the phosphorylation of Akt at Ser 473 that are validated for IF-IC with human samples. These include the following:
What is an appropriate positive control to include in this SignalStar™ assay? Are multiple controls necessary?
What is the best way to choose an antibody for my CUT&RUN assay if I cannot find a CUT&RUN validated antibody for my target protein?
When comparing my SignalStar™ staining to the chromogenic staining on a serial section, I see more positive cells. How do I know if this excess staining is correct?
Do you have mouse-reactive antibodies available for SignalStar™ Multiplex IHC?
Which nuclear dyes can be used for In-Cell Western assays in combination with DyLight 680-conjugated secondary antibodies?
Can I autoclave the 6-Tube Magnetic Separation Rack #7017?
I don’t see my target of interest in your menu of available antibodies for SignalStar™ Multiplex IHC. Can I still use it in my panel in some way?
Which phospho-Akt (Ser473) antibody do you suggest for Immunofluorescence (Immunocytochemistry) (IF-IC) with human samples?
Can my slides be used for other assays after SignalStar™ Multiplex IHC?
SignalStar™ Multiplex IHC Kits & Reagents have not been validated for use in combination with other assays. The SignalStar technology does not destroy the tissue, so it may be possible to perform ...
Have species been tested if they are not listed as cross-reactive with a CST antibody on the datasheet?
Possibly. CST scientists test all our antibodies on multiple species when feasible, depending on the target protein and the experimental systems available. If a tested species does not show cross-reac...
Is PTMScan® compatible with SILAC?
PTMScan® is compatible with the use of stable isotope labeling using amino acids in cell culture, or SILAC. The incorporation of heavy stable isotopes has no effect ...
Which caspase-3 antibody do you suggest for paraffin-embedded immunohistochemistry (IHC-P) with human samples?
We have two antibodies for detecting caspase-3 that are validated for IHC-P with human samples, Caspase-3 Antibody #9662 and Caspase-3 (D3R6Y) Rabbit mAb (IHC Formulated) #14214. We recommend #14214 f...
How should I store my antibody?
Proper storage of your antibody may vary depending on the product's storage buffer and antibody conjugation. Therefore, please refer to the "Storage" section of the product webpage or to...
Why do I need to use the three buffers in the Cell Fractionation Kit #9038?
Each buffer in the Cell Fractionation Kit #9038 contains detergents to help isolate different cellular fractions. The Cytoplasmic Isolation Buffer (CIB) contains a non-ionic detergent used as a cell p...
How does CST ensure the quality of their antibodies?
CST scientists test all our antibodies in relevant applications such as western blotting, immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescence (ICC), immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, ELISA, and chromatin immu...
How stable is the Senescence β-Galactosidase Staining Kit #9860 after multiple freeze/thaws?
We are confident that the Senescence β-Galactosidase Staining Kit #9860 will continue to perform as expected up to at least 3 freeze/thaw cycles. We recommend aliquoting your reagents into single use ...
What are the two bands seen in western blot analysis using ANKRD15 (E9I4I) Rabbit mAb #69953?
When using ANKRD15 (E9I4I) Rabbit mAb #69953, two distinct bands are typically observed in western blotting experiments. These bands represent two different isoforms of the ANKRD15 protein:
- I...
What is the fewest number of cells I can use in a reaction with your CUT&RUN Assay Kit #86652?
We have shown that our CUT&RUN Assay Kit #86652 works with as few as 5,000-10,000 cells for histo...
Why does the TFE3 Antibody #14779 detect multiple bands?
The higher band obtained with the TFE3 Antibody #14779 at approximately 80 kDa represents the sumoylated form of the TFE3 protein, which migrates higher than the unmodified form [see Miller, A....
Can I modify the CST-recommended protocol for a given application?
CST antibodies undergo thorough validation processes to ensure reliable performance for every approved application. This includes testing different protocol variations to identify the most effective o...
What is the extinction coefficient of my rabbit antibody?
The molar extinction coefficient of rabbit IgG at 280 nm is approximately 210,000 M-1cm-1.
Do you have human-reactive antibodies available for SignalStar™ Multiplex IHC?
Yes, please select “Human” in the first step of the SignalStar Multiplex IHC Panel Builder ...
Which cleaved caspase-3 (Asp175) antibody do you suggest for immunofluorescent immunocytochemistry (IF-IC) with mouse samples?
We have several antibodies for detecting caspase-3 when cleaved at Asp175 that are validated for IF-IC with mouse samples. These are:
- Cleaved Caspase-3 (Asp175) Antibody #9661
- Cleaved ...
Can you provide data that confirms the specificity of your Raptor (24C12) Rabbit mAb #2280?
The specificity of our Raptor (24C12) Rabbit mAb #2280 has been confirmed by siRNA in the following papers:
PMID: 28648777 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28648777/) Figure 2B
PMID: 249...
What is the expected size distribution of CUT&RUN DNA?
When using antibodies for CUT&RUN against histone modifications, we typically see fragment sizes as small as 150 bp (size of a mono-nucleosome) and quite often see a nucleosomal ladder of DNA frag...
How should I resuspend and aliquot the PTMScan® LysC Protease #84748?
To resuspend the PTMScan® LysC Protease #84748, we recommend allowing the vial to equilibrate at room temperature for a few minutes after removing from the -20C freezer. Next, spin the vial at 1,0...
What are the methods for PTMScan® mass spectrometry?
The methods for the LC and MS are shown below:
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