Penta-His Tag Monoclonal Antibody, Invitrogen™

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Sufficient material is supplied to stain 50-100 minigel blots (8 cm x 10 cm). For immunodetection of oligohistidine fusion proteins on blotting membranes, use the Penta-His antibody at a final concentration of between 0.1 μg/mL and 0.2 μg/mL (1:1,000 to 1:2,000 dilution of the stock solution). Standard buffers and blocking agents, such as 3% BSA (bovine serum albumin) may be used; however, milk powder should not be used, as it reduces sensitivity. Denaturation of the proteins is recommended to ensure exposure of the oligohistidine domain. Detect the Penta-His antibody with an antimouse IgG secondary antibody conjugated to either alkaline phosphatase or horseradish peroxidase. The enzyme activity can then be visualized using a chromogenic, fluorogenic or chemiluminescent substrate. Upon receipt, the lyophilized antibody should be stored at 4°C. When properly stored, this product is stable for at least one year. To prepare a stock solution, reconstitute the antibody in 0.5 mL of deionized water (dH2O) to a final concentration of 0.2 mg/mL. Store the solution for up to 3 months at 4°C. For storage up to 6 months, divide the solution into single-use aliquots and freeze at -20°C. AVOID REPEATED FREEZING AND THAWING.

The oligohistidine domain is a Ni2+-binding peptide sequence comprising a string of four to six histidine residues. When the DNA sequence corresponding to the oligohistidine domain is fused in frame with a gene of interest, the resulting fusion protein can be easily purified using a nickel-chelating resin. The Penta-His monoclonal IgG1 antibody provides a sensitive method for specific detection of fusion proteins that have an oligohistidine domain comprising five or six consecutive histidine residues. The antibody does not recognize tetrahistidine domains or domains in which the histidine string is interrupted by another amino acid. The antibody binds to the oligohistidine domain regardless of the surrounding amino acid context and even when the group is partially hidden, although subtle differences in the amino acid context may change the sensitivity limit for a particular fusion protein. This antibody can be used to detect oligohistidine fusion proteins on western blots, dot blots or colony blots, or in tissues.

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