Desmin (DES, CMD1I, CSM1, CSM2, FLJ12025, FLJ39719, FLJ41013, FLJ41793, Intermediate Filament Protein)

Antibodies / Antibodies-Extracellular Matrix Proteins

-20°C

Supplied as a lyophilized powder from 1.2% sodium acetate, 2mg BSA, 0.01mg sodium azide. Reconstitute with 1.2% sodium acetate, PBS.

Desmin from pig stomach.

Desmin is an intermediate filament protein of both smooth and striated muscles. Antibody to desmin reacts with striated (skeletal and cardiac) as well as smooth muscle cells. In skeletal and cardiac muscles, the staining is confined to the Z-bands giving a characteristic striated appearance. Anti-desmin antibody is useful in identification of tumors of myogenic origin. It reacts with leiomysarcomas (smooth muscle) as well as rhabdomysarcomas (striated muscle).

Application:
Suitable for use in Western Blot, Immunoprecipitation, and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.

Recommended Dilution:
Western Blot: 2ug/mL
Immunohistochemistry (paraffin): 2-4ug/ml
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

Storage and Stability:
Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile dH20. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Reconstituted product is stable for 12 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.