Application DetailsImmunohistochemistry (IHC) and Western Blotting (WB). A concentration of 2.0 µg/mL is recommended for WB. Human PCNA has a predicted length of 261 residues and MW of 29 kDa. A concentration of 0.4-1.0 µg/mL is recommended to detect PCNA in formalin fixed and paraffin embedded tissues as well as formalin/acetone fixed tissues. Antigen retrieval may improve staining. Biosensis recommends optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user.
TargetProliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA)
SpecificityThe specificity of this antibody has been confirmed by WB and IHC against the antigen. Human; mouse; rat
Target Host SpeciesRat
Species ReactivityHuman, Mouse, Rat
Antibody HostMouse
Antibody TypeMonoclonal
Antibody IsotypeIgG
Clone NameIML-83
ConjugateUnconjugated
Immunogen DescriptionProtein A-PCNA fusion obtained from rat liver tissue.
Reconstitution InstructionsSpin vial briefly before opening. Reconstitute in 1 mL of sterile-filtered PBS (pH 7.4) to achieve an antibody concentration of 100 µg/mL. Centrifuge to remove any insoluble material.
Storage InstructionsAt least 12 months after purchase at 2-8°C (lyophilized formulations). After reconstitution, aliquot and store at -20°C for a higher stability. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
Batch NumberPlease see item label.
Expiration Date12 months after date of receipt (unopened vial).
Scientific BackgroundProliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) belongs to the DNA sliding clamp family. PCNA helps increase the processivity of DNA polymerase during leading strand synthesis in DNA replication. In response to DNA damage, PCNA is ubiquitinated and is involved in the RAD6 dependent DNA repair pathway.
Immunohistochemical detection of PCNA in paraffin embedded HELA cell sections using Mouse monoclonal antibody to PCNA (M-990-100) at 0.4-1.0 µg/mL. Secondary antibody was biotinylated goat anti-mouse at a concentration of10.0 µg/mL.
Western blot of PCNA antibody M-990-100 at 2 µg/mL in MCF7 whole cell lysate (lane 1), Hela whole cell lysate (lane 2), HT1080 whole cell lysate (lane 3) and Colo320 whole cell lysate (lane 4). Secondary antibody HRP conjugated goat anti-mouse IgG at 1:3000-10000.