Alternative NamesDopamine beta-hydroxylase; Dopamine beta-monooxygenase; Soluble dopamine beta-hydroxylase;
Application(s)IHC-Frozen, Neutralize, WB
Antibody HostRabbit
Antibody TypePolyclonal
SpecificityThis antiserum has been extensively characterised in several laboratories. It reacts with a single band on western blot of bovine adrenal homogenates and stains only cells known to contain DBH, such as sympathetic neurons, adrenal medullary cells and central adrenergic neurons. Staining is abolished by preincubation with the enzyme. This antibody is known to react with bovine, human, guinea pig and rat DBH.
Species ReactivityBovine, Guinea Pig, Human, Rat
Immunogen DescriptionNative enzyme prepared from Bovine adrenal glands. Purity was greater than 95% by PAGE.
Application DetailsIHC (frozen), Western Blot, radioimmunoassay and inhibition of enzymatic activity. Recommended to be used at a dilution of 1:500 to 1: 2000. Biosensis recommends optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user.
TargetDopamine beta-hydroxylase (DBH)
SpecificityThis antiserum has been extensively characterised in several laboratories. It reacts with a single band on western blot of bovine adrenal homogenates and stains only cells known to contain DBH, such as sympathetic neurons, adrenal medullary cells and central adrenergic neurons. Staining is abolished by preincubation with the enzyme. This antibody is known to react with bovine, human, guinea pig and rat DBH.
Target Host SpeciesBovine
Species ReactivityBovine, Guinea Pig, Human, Rat
Antibody HostRabbit
Antibody TypePolyclonal
Antibody IsotypeMixed
ConjugateUnconjugated
Immunogen DescriptionNative enzyme prepared from Bovine adrenal glands. Purity was greater than 95% by PAGE.
Purity DescriptionWhole serum
FormatLyophilized
Reconstitution InstructionsSpin vial briefly before opening. Reconstitute in 100 µL sterile-filtered, ultrapure water. Centrifuge to remove any insoluble material.
Storage InstructionsStore lyophilized antibody at 2-8°C. After reconstitution keep aliquots at -20°C for a higher stability, and at 2-8°C with an appropriate antibacterial agent. Avoid repetitive freeze/thaw cycles. Glycerol (1:1) may be added for an additional stability.
Batch NumberPlease see item label.
Expiration Date12 months after date of receipt (unopened vial).
Alternative NamesDopamine beta-hydroxylase; Dopamine beta-monooxygenase; Soluble dopamine beta-hydroxylase;
Scientific BackgroundDBH is an oxireductase belonging to the copper type II ascorbate-dependent monooxygenase family. DBH exists as a homotetramer composed of two non-covalently bound disulfide-linked dimers. It is present in the synaptic vesicles of postganglionic sympathetic neurons and converts dopamine to norepinephrine. It binds 2 copper ions and 1 PQQ per subunit . Depending on the presence of a signal peptide, DBH can exist in both soluble and membrane-bound forms.
Immunohistochemical staining of Dopamine beta-Hydroxylase (DBH) in guinea pig brain stem using rabbit polyclonal to native bovine DBH, catalogue number R-108-100 .
Specific ReferencesBowolaksono A. (2012) Molecular Regulation of Noradrenaline in Bovine Corpus Luteum. HAYATI Journal of Biosciences June 2012 Vol. 19 No. 2, p 81-87 Blanco-Centurion C. et al (2004) Effects of hypocretin2-saporin and antidopamine-beta-hydroxylase-saporin neurotoxic lesions of the dorsolateral pons on sleep and muscle tone. Eur J Neurosci. 2004 May;19(10):2741-52. Ohshita N. et al (2004) Characteristics of the trigeminal depressor response in cats. J Neurosci Res. 2004 Jun 15;76(6):891-901.
General ReferencesRush R. A. et al (1980) Gut Rev clin Lab Sci 12: 241 Verndell I. M. et al (1982) J Histochem Cytochem 30: 682