AHP1357 detects the Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide Receptor 1 (VPAC1) a 52kDa seven transmembrane G protein-coupled receptor which mediates VIP (vasoactive intestinal peptide) and PACAP (pituitary adenlyate cyclase activating peptide) function in a variety of tissues.
VIP is expressed and secreted by neurones innervating primary and secondary immune organs, and is involved in smooth muscle relaxation, exocrine and endocrine secretion, and water and ion flux in lung and intestinal epithelia.
VIP also has potent anti-proliferative and anti-inflammatory functions in the immune system, and VPAC1 is down-regulated under conditions of optimal T cell stimulation.
Species Cross-Reactivity
Target Species
Cross Reactivity
Mouse
Expected from Sequence
Application
This product has been reported to work in the following applications. This information is derived from testing within our laboratories, peer-reviewed publications or personal communications from the originators. Please refer to references indicated for further information. For general protocol recommendations, please visitwww.abdserotec.com/protocols.
Application Name
Yes
No
Not Determined
Suggested Dilution
ELISA
Flow Cytometry
Functional Assays
Immunohistology - Frozen
Immunohistology - Paraffin(1)
20ug/ml
Immunoprecipitation
Western Blotting
(1)
This product requires antigen retrieval using heat treatment prior to staining of paraffin sections.Sodium citrate buffer pH 6.0 is recommended for this purpose.
Where this product has not been tested for use in a particular technique this does not necessarily exclude its use in such procedures. Suggested working dilutions are given as a guide only. It is recommended that the user titrates the product for use in their own system using appropriate negative/positive controls.
Storage
Store at +4oC or at -20oC if preferred.
Storage in frost-free freezers is not recommended.
This product should be stored undiluted. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing as this may denature the antibody. Should this product contain a precipitate we recommend microcentrifugation before use.
Shelf Life
18 months from date of despatch.
Antiserum Preparation
Antisera to human VPAC1 (NT) were raised by repeated immunisations of rabbit with highly purified antigen. Purified IgG prepared by affinity chromatography.