It reacts with Bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU) in single stranded DNA (produced by partial denaturation of double stranded DNA), BrdU coupled to a protein carrier, as well as free BrdU. BrdU is a thymidine analog, incorporated into cell nuclei during DNA synthesis prior to mitosis. Antibody to BrdU is helpful in detecting S-phase cells, providing useful information on the aggressiveness of tumors.

Flow Cytometry: 0.5-1 ug/million cells in 0.1ml Immunofluorescence: 0.5-1 ug/ml Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 0.5-1 ug/ml for 30 minutes at RT (1) Prediluted format: incubate for 30 min at RT (2) Prediluted format: incubate for 30 min at RT (2) The optimal dilution of the anti-Bromodeoxyuridine antibody for each application should be determined by the researcher.

1. For staining of formalin-fixed tissues, incubate sections in 4N HCl for 30 minutes at RT followed by digestion with Trypsin at 1mg/ml PBS, 10 min at 37oC.
2. The prediluted format is supplied in a dropper bottle and is optimized for use in IHC. After epitope retrieval step (if required), drip mAb solution onto the tissue section and incubate at RT for 30 min.

Type: Primary
Antigen: Bromodeoxyuridine Antibody [SPM166]
Clonality: Monoclonal
Clone: SPM166
Conjugation: Unconjugated
Epitope:
Host: Mouse
Isotype: IgG1
Reactivity: All species