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Which ribosomal protein S6 (rpS6) antibody do you suggest for paraffin-embedded immunohistochemistry (IHC-P) with mouse samples?

We have several antibodies for ribosomal protein S6 (rpS6) that are validated for IHC-P with mouse samples. These are S6 Ribosomal Protein (5G10) Rabbit mAb #2217 and S6 Ribosomal Protein (54D2) Mouse...

Can I use your Protein A Agarose Beads #9863 and Protein G Agarose Beads #37478 if they have been frozen?

Although we are unable to guarantee that both our Protein A Agarose Beads #9863 and Protein G Agarose Beads #37478 will work after being stored at -20C, we have used beads that have been frozen and th...

What treatments activate or inhibit the NFkB pathway?

Please refer to these links from the Gilmore Lab at Boston University, which list NFkB activators and inhibitors reported in the literature:

Activators: 

What are the differences between the 77 kDa and 115 kDa bands detected by SRPK2 antibodies?

SRPK2 generally never migrates at its predicted molecular weight (MW) due to post-translational modifications including, but not limited to, phosphorylation. The ~70 kDa band observed by the total ant...

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...

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...

Do you have mouse-reactive antibodies available for SignalStar™ Multiplex IHC?

Yes, please select “Mouse” in the first step of the SignalStar Multiplex IHC Panel Builder ...

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...

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 

Do I need to optimize the SignalStar™ Multiplex IHC Kits & Reagents for the type of tissue I’m using?

The SignalStar Multiplex IHC kits and reagents have been optimized with respect to fluorophore pairing and order of antibodies. As tissues vary in quality and expression level of biomarkers, increasin...

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 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...

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...

Can I use primers from the Illumina Nextera Library preparation system or design my own primers to amplify the DNA library generated from the CUT&Tag Assay Kit #77552??

Yes, you can use primers from the Illumina Nextera Library preparation system or self-designed primers to amplify the DNA library generated from the CUT&Tag DNA using the CUT&Tag Assay Kit #77...

What is an appropriate positive control to include in this SignalStar™ assay? Are multiple controls necessary?

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...

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 ...

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 that the correct sub...

Which phospho-Akt (Ser473) antibody do you suggest for Immunofluorescence (Immunocytochemistry) (IF-IC) with human samples?

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: