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Product Datasheet KIAA1704 Antibody NBP1 Product Datasheet KIAA1704 Antibody NBP1-79666 Unit Size: 100 ul Store at -20C. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles. Protocols, Publications, Related Products, Reviews, Research Tools and Images at: www.novusbio.com/NBP1-79666 Updated 12/9/2020 v.20.1 Earn rewards for product reviews and publications. Submit a publication at www.novusbio.com/publications Submit a review at www.novusbio.com/reviews/destination/NBP1-79666 Page 1 of 2 v.20.1 Updated 12/9/2020 NBP1-79666 KIAA1704 Antibody Product Information Unit Size 100 ul Concentration Please see the vial label for concentration. If unlisted please contact technical services. Storage Store at -20C. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles. Clonality Polyclonal Preservative 0.09% Sodium Azide Isotype IgG Purity Immunogen affinity purified Buffer PBS and 2% Sucrose Product Description Host Rabbit Gene ID 55425 Gene Symbol GPALPP1 Species Human Immunogen Synthetic peptide directed towards the middle region of human KIAA1704The immunogen for this antibody is KIAA1704. Peptide sequence KAAEDKNKPQERIPFDRDKDLKVNRFDEAQKKALIKKSRELNTRFSHGKG. The peptide sequence for this immunogen was taken from within the described region. Notes The addition of 50% glycerol is optional for those storing this antibody at -20C and not aliquoting smaller units. However, please note that glycerol may interrupt some downstream antibody applications and should be added with caution. Product Application Details Applications Western Blot Recommended Dilutions Western Blot 1:1000 Application Notes This is a rabbit polyclonal antibody against KIAA1704 and was validated on Western blot. Images Western Blot: KIAA1704 Antibody [NBP1-79666] - Human Spleen lysate, concentration 0.2-1 ug/ml. Novus Biologicals USA Bio-Techne Canada 10730 E. Briarwood Avenue 21 Canmotor Ave Centennial, CO 80112 Toronto, ON M8Z 4E6 USA Canada Phone: 303.730.1950 Phone: 905.827.6400 Toll Free: 1.888.506.6887 Toll Free: 855.668.8722 Fax: 303.730.1966 Fax: 905.827.6402 [email protected] [email protected] Bio-Techne Ltd General Contact Information 19 Barton Lane www.novusbio.com Abingdon Science Park Technical Support: [email protected] Abingdon, OX14 3NB, United Kingdom Orders: [email protected] Phone: (44) (0) 1235 529449 General: [email protected] Free Phone: 0800 37 34 15 Fax: (44) (0) 1235 533420 [email protected] Products Related to NBP1-79666 HAF008 Goat anti-Rabbit IgG Secondary Antibody [HRP (Horseradish Peroxidase)] NB7156 Goat anti-Rabbit IgG (H+L) Secondary Antibody NBP2-24891 Rabbit IgG Isotype Control NBP2-55303PEP KIAA1704 Recombinant Protein Antigen Limitations This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt. For more information on our 100% guarantee, please visit www.novusbio.com/guarantee Earn gift cards/discounts by submitting a review: www.novusbio.com/reviews/submit/NBP1-79666 Earn gift cards/discounts by submitting a publication using this product: www.novusbio.com/publications.
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