Vimentins are class-III intermediate filaments specific to mesenchymal tissue. Vimentin is an important cytoskeletal component responsible for maintaining cell integrity and has a probable role in the intracellular transport of proteins such as lipoproteins between the nucleus and plasma membrane. Immunohistochemical staining for Vimentin is characteristic of sarcomas.
The specificity of this antibody has been confirmed by WB. This antibody detects ~50 kDa Vimentin protein in multiple species. The antibody also reacts excellently in immunocytochemistry and immunhistochemistry.
Application Information:
Western Blotting (WB) and Immunocytochemistry (IC). A dilution of 1:5,000 - 1:10,000 is recommended for WB. A dilution of 1:1,000-5,000 is recommended for IC. Biosensis recommends optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user.
Type: Primary
Antigen: Vimentin
Clonality: Polyclonal
Clone:
Conjugation: Unconjugated
Epitope: Multiple points of reactivity likely because of the polyclonal nature of the antibody
Host: Chicken
Isotype: IgY
Reactivity: Human, Rat, Mouse