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Which S6 ribosomal protein antibody do you suggest for immunofluorescent immunocytochemistry (IF-IC) with human samples?
We have several monoclonal antibodies for detecting ribosomal protein S6 that are validated for IF-IC with human samples. These are S6 Ribosomal Protein (5G10) Rabbit mAb #2217 ...
Does the Human IL-22 Recombinant Protein #74808 contain any human or animal material and is it free of HIV/AIDS, HCV/HBC or other infectious material?
No materials of animal origin are used in the production of our Human IL-22 Recombinant Protein #74808. Therefore, additional testing for infectious material is not relevant.
Which cleaved caspase-3 (Asp175) antibody do you suggest for paraffin-embedded immunohistochemistry (IHC-P) with mouse samples?
We have several antibodies for detecting caspase-3 when cleaved at Asp175 that are validated for IHC-P with mouse samples. These are:
- Cleaved Caspase-3 (Asp175) Antibody #9...
How can I confirm the PTMScan® LysC Protease #84748 digested my proteins efficiently?
To confirm digestion, we recommend taking a ~1% aliquot of the protein sample pre- and post-digestion and running them on an SDS-PAGE gel with Coomassie blue staining. After di...
What positive and negative controls can I use to demonstrate that my CUT&Tag experiment is successful?
We recommend using a CUT&Tag-validated positive control antibody, like our Tri-Methyl-Histone H3 (Lys4) (C42D8) Rabbit mAb #9751, in your experiment to confirm that your CUT&am...
Can I purchase your Sample Normalization Spike-In DNA (2 pg/µl) #29987 as a stand-alone product?
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide the Sample Normalization Spike-In DNA (2 pg/µl) #29987 as a stand-alone product. This product is m...
What is the benefit of carrier vs. carrier free cytokines?
Our cytokines and growth factors are lyophilized and supplied either with 20ug BSA per 1ug of cytokine (with carrier) or without added protein (carrier free). BSA minimizes adsorpt...
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 iso...
Which beta-actin antibody do you suggest for paraffin-embedded immunohistochemistry (IHC-P) with mouse samples?
We have several antibodies for β-actin that are validated for IHC-P in mouse samples. These are β-Actin (13E5) Rabbit mAb #4970 and β-Actin (8H10D10) Mouse mAb #3700. We would reco...
Why is the PTMScan® LysC Protease #84748 digestion performed at room temperature and not at 37°C?
The digestion is performed at room temperature to minimize carbamylation (also known as carbamoylation) of the sample peptides in the urea buffer, which can interfere with downstre...
Will your GFP antibodies detect Turbo GFP?
The GFP Antibody #2555, GFP (4B10) Mouse mAb #2955, GFP (5G4) Mouse mAb #55494, and GFP (D5.1) XP® Rabbit mAb #2956 are not expected to detect Turbo GFP due to low sequence ...
Is it possible to perform CUT&Tag on frozen tissue samples?
Yes, our CUT&Tag Assay Kit works with flash frozen tissue samples or tissue samples directly frozen at -80℃. After thawing, fixation of the tissue sample is optional, as we hav...
Should I be concerned that my Concanavalin A beads "clump together" in some of my CUT&Tag experiments?
Concanavalin A beads can clump together rather easily, especially when cells become lysed. Make sure your cells are healthy and be sure to treat them very gently during the cell wa...
Why is there an additional band at 24kDa using the Phospho-Histone H2A.X (Ser139) (20E3) Rabbit mAb #9718?
The extra band(s) around 24 kDa using our Phospho-Histone H2A.X (Ser139) (20E3) Rabbit mAb #9718 are most likely mono-ubiquitylated H2AX. H2AX, like H2A, is mono-ubiquitylated.
Which beta-actin antibody do you suggest for paraffin-embedded immunohistochemistry (IHC-P) with human samples?
We have several antibodies for β-actin that are validated for IHC-P in human samples. These are β-Actin (13E5) Rabbit mAb #4970 and β-Actin (8H10D10) Mouse mAb #3700. Both work wel...
Is there a maximum number of cells that can be used in a single CUT&Tag assay?
We have found 100,000 cells per assay to be sufficient for enriching target loci for multiple histone modifications, transcription factors, and transcription cofactors. However, on...
Why do I see high background by western blot when probing for phospho-AMPK (Thr172)?
If CST recommended buffers are being used for western blotting and high background or additional bands persist when probing for phospho-AMPK (Thr172), the issue could be related to...
How is the PTMScan® HS Ubiquitin/SUMO Remnant Motif (K-ε-GG) Kit #59322 different from traditional, agarose bead PTMScan®?
The PTMScan® HS Ubiquitin/SUMO Remnant Motif (K-ε-GG) Kit #59322 uses the same antibody as in the traditional PTMScan Ubiquitin Remnant Motif (K-ε-GG) Kit #5562 and PTMScan Pilot U...
Can I quantify my samples using the Senescence β-Galactosidase Staining Kit #9860?
The Senescence β-Galactosidase Staining Kit #9860 is intended to be a qualitative assay to determine if cells are senescent. We have not determined a means of quantification in-hou...
Will your Anti-biotin, HRP-linked Antibody #7075 cross-react with endogenous biotin in cell lysates?
Our Anti-biotin, HRP-linked Antibody #7075 is intended for use with our Biotinylated Protein Ladder Detection Pack #7727. However, it is possible for this antibody to also detec...
Does the amino acid sequence of SARS-CoV-2 Spike RBD (multimeric) (319-591) Recombinant Protein (8xHis-Tag) #17862 (319-591) being longer than the amino acid sequence of other RBD products (318-541) affect its binding activity with ACE2?
The additional amino acids found in SARS-CoV-2 Spike RBD (multimeric) (319-591) Recombinant Protein (8xHis-Tag) #17862 should not affect the binding of RBD to ACE2 bec...
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 st...
How much sample is required for a PTMScan® experiment?
We recommend using 10 mg of protein per immunoaffinity purification (IAP) sample for our standard PTMScan kits. For the PTMScan HS product line, 1 mg of starting material is optima...
How do I lyse my cells for the Senescence β-Galactosidase Activity Assay Kit (Fluorescence, Plate-Based) #23833?
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?
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 ...
Do you have human-reactive antibodies available for SignalStar™ Multiplex IHC?
Yes, please select “Human” in the first step of the SignalStar Multiplex IH...
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 ...
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 deterg...
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...
Is the VersicanG1-Fc (Rabbit IgG1) #15933 product homologous with all species?
The VersicanG1-Fc (Rabbit IgG1) #15933 contained in the Hyaluronan Complete Tissue Staining Kit (HRP) #38822 and Hyaluronan Complete Tissue Staining Kit (Alexa Fluor® 488) #53721 h...