DBH 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.

This 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.
Application Information:
IHC (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.

Type: Primary
Antigen: native DBH
Clonality: Polyclonal
Clone:
Conjugation: Unconjugated
Epitope: Multiple points of reactivity likely because of the polyclonal nature of the antibody
Host: Rabbit
Isotype: IgG
Reactivity: Bovine, Human, Guinea Pig, Rat