Type
Conjugated Primary Antibody
Conjugated with
ALEXA FLUOR® 594
Host organism
Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
Target Protein/Peptide
NPS/Neuropeptide S
Specificity
This antibody reacts specifically with NPS/Neuropeptide S
Modification
No modification has been applied to this antibody
Modification site
None
Clonality
Polyclonal Antibody
Clone
Polyclonal Antibodies
Concentration
1ug per 1ul
Subcellular locations
N/A
Antigen Source
KLH conjugated synthetic peptide derived from rat Neuropeptide S
Gene ID
100360071
Swiss Prot
N/A
Applications
IF(IHC-P)
Applications with corresponding dilutions
IF(IHC-P)(1:50-200)
Cross reactive species
Rat (Rattus norvegicus)
Cross Reactive Species details
No significant cross reactivity has been observed for this antibody for the tested species. However, note that due to limited knowledge it is impossible to predict with 100% guarantee that the antibody does not corss react with any other species.
Background information
Neuropeptides are regulators of synaptic transmission and their effects are mediated by G-protein coupled receptors. NPS (Neuropeptide S) is a 20 amino acid peptide cleaved from a larger precursor that contains a hydrophobic signal peptide and proteolytic cleavage processing sites. The N-terminal residue of NPS is always a serine regardless of the species. NPS is predominantly found in the central nervous system and plays an important role regulating sleep/wake functions, locomotion, arousal/anxiety responses and food intake. NPS functions by binding and activating its receptor, NPSR, and increasing intracellular calcium levels thereby acting as an excitatory transmitter. In addition, NPS stimulates the hypothalamo-pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis via the release of corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) and arginine vasopressin (AVP). NPS and its receptor NPSR may also play a role in asthma pathogenesis.
Purification method
Purified by Protein A.
Storage
Water buffered solution containing 100ug/ml BSA, 50% glycerol and 0.09% sodium azide. Store at 4°C for 12 months.
Excitation emission
590nm/617nm
Synonyms
NeuropeptideS; Neuropeptide-S; NPS; NPS_RAT.
Also known as
NPS/Neuropeptide S Polyclonal Antibody
Other name
Anti-NPS/Neuropeptide S Polyclonal
Advisory
Avoid freeze/thaw cycles as they may denaturate the polypeptide chains of the antibody, thus reducing its reactivity, specificity and sensitivity. For antibodies that are in liquid form or reconstituted lyophilized antibodies small amounts could become entrapped on the seal or the walls of the tube. Prior to use briefly centrifuge the vial to gather all the solution on the bottom.
Properties
For facs or microscopy Alexa 1 conjugate.
Conjugation
Alexa Fluor,ALEXA FLUOR® 594
Conjugated
Alexa conjugate 1
Description
This antibody needs to be stored at + 4°C in a fridge short term in a concentrated dilution. Freeze thaw will destroy a percentage in every cycle and should be avoided.
Group
Polyclonals and antibodies
About
Polyclonals can be used for Western blot, immunohistochemistry on frozen slices or parrafin fixed tissues. The advantage is that there are more epitopes available in a polyclonal antiserum to detect the proteins than in monoclonal sera.