Immunohistochemistry: This antibody stained formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded sections of human breast invasive ductal carcinoma. The recommended concentration is 0.25 ug/ml with an overnight incubation at 4°C. An HRP-labeled polymer detection system was used with a DAB chromogen. Heat induced antigen retrieval with a pH 6 sodium citrate buffer is recommended. Optimal concentrations and conditions may vary. Neutralization: To yield one-half maximal inhibition [ND] of the biological activity of hCardiotrophin-1 (15 ng/ml), a concentration of 0.25-0.40 ug/ml of this antibody is required. ELISA: To detect hCT-1 by sandwich ELISA (using 100 ul/well antibody solution) a concentration of 0.5-2 ug/ml of this antibody is required. This antigen affinity purified antibody, in conjunction with Biotinylated Anti-Human CT-1 (
LS-C104694) as a detection antibody, allows the detection of at least 0.2-0.4 ng/well of recombinant hCT-1. Western Blot: To detect hCT-1 by Western Blot analysis this antibody can be used at a concentration of 0.1-0.2 ug/ml. Used in conjunction with compatible secondary reagents the detection limit for recombinant hCT-1 is 1.5-3 ng/lane, under reducing or non-reducing conditions.