Description / VASA
VASA, also known as DDX4, is a member of the DEAD box family of ATP-dependent RNA helicases. The expression of VASA in invertebrate and vertebrate species is restricted to germ cells and is required for germ cell formation. VASA is a highly specific marker of germ cells.
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| Size | 100 µg |
|---|---|
| Source | Mouse |
| Isotype | IgG1 |
| Clone Nr. | (#11G15) |
| Species Reactivity | Human |
| Formulation | lyophilized |
| Buffer | PBS |
| Reconstitution | Centrifuge vial prior to opening. Reconstitute the antibody with 500 µl sterile PBS and the final concentration is 200 µg/ml. |
| Stability and Storage | Lyophilized samples are stable for 2 years from date of receipt when stored at -20°C. Reconstituted antibody can be aliquoted and stored frozen at < -20°C for at least six months without detectable loss of activity. |
| Preparation | This antibody was produced from a hybridoma (mouse myeloma fused with spleen cells from a mouse) immunized with human recombinant protein of VASA (also called DDX4). |
| Antigen | recombinant human VASA |
| Application | WB |
| Synonyms | DDX4; VASA |
| Uniprot ID | Q9NQI0 |
| Protein RefSeq | NP_077726.1 |
| mRNA RefSeq | NM_024415.2 |