Enkephalin polyclonal, anti-pig, cat, rat

Quantity: 100 µl

Background:
An enkephalin is a pentapeptide involved in regulating nociception in the body. The enkephalins are termed endogenous ligands, as they are internally derived and bind to the body's opioid receptors.

Isotype: Rabbit Polyclonal

Immunogen:
Synthetic met-enkephalin conjugated to BSA

Form: Serum containing 0.1% sodium azide

Specificity:
Enkephalin

Reactivity: pig, cat, rat

Applications: Immunofluorescence, Immunohistochemistry, suitable in paraffin and frozen sections

Working DIlution: 1:20 to 1:40 (PAP); 1:10 to 1:20 for immunofluorescence

Positive Control:
Bouin-fixed paraffin sections of cat ileum

Storage: 2-8C for immediate use, or at -20C (aliquot)

References:
- Thesleff, P. et al. (1987) Gut 30 (10): 1298-1301
- Kirchgessner A et al. (1989) 285: 38-53
- Ekblad E et al. (1994) Neuroscience 63(1): 233-248