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ABN1660-I-100UG Anti-S-Opsin

Anti-S-Opsin , Cat. No. ABN1660-I, is a rabbit polyclonal antibody that detects S-Opsin (Short-wave-sensitive opsin 1) and is tested for use in Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin), Western Blotting, and Western Blotting using KO lysates.

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ABN1660-I-100UG
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Catalogue NumberABN1660-I-100UG
Brand Family Chemicon®
DescriptionAnti-S-Opsin
Alternate Names
  • Short-wave-sensitive opsin 1
  • Blue cone photoreceptor pigment
  • Blue-sensitive opsin
  • BOP
  • Short wavelength-sensitive cone opsin
Background InformationShort-wave-sensitive opsin 1 (UniProt: P51491; also known as S opsin, Blue cone photoreceptor pigment, Blue-sensitive opsin, BOP, Short wavelength-sensitive cone opsin) is encoded by the Opn1sw (also known as Bcp) gene (Gene ID: 12057) in murine species. Opsins are G-protein coupled protein with photoreceptor activity. Opsins contain seven transmembrane alpha-helical domains connected by three extra-cellular and three cytoplasmic loops. They are light-sensitive proteins found in photoreceptor cells of the retina. Based on sequence homology, the opsins are classified into six subfamilies: the vertebrate opsin/encephalopsin subfamily, the Go opsin subfamily, the Gs opsin subfamily, the invertebrate Gq opsin subfamily, the photoisomerase subfamily, and the neuropsin subfamily. They share less than 20 percent identity between subfamilies. Opsins provide the necessary environment for the absorption of light at a particular wavelength. Therefore, by providing a different opsin to the retinal, organisms can sense light of different wavelengths. S-opsin is a multi-pass membrane protein that is expressed in cone photoreceptor cells. They are light-absorbing molecules that mediate vision and contain an apoprotein, opsin, which is covalently linked to cis-retinal. It can increase spectral sensitivity in dim light.
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Product Information
FormatPurified
PresentationPurified rabbit polyclonal antibody in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide
Quality LevelMQ200
Applications
ApplicationAnti-S-Opsin , Cat. No. ABN1660-I, is a rabbit polyclonal antibody that detects S-Opsin (Short-wave-sensitive opsin 1) and is tested for use in Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin), Western Blotting, and Western Blotting using KO lysates.
Key Applications
  • Western Blot Using KO Lysates
  • Western Blotting
  • Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin)
Application NotesTested Applications

Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) Analysis: A 1:250 dilution from a representative lot detected S-Opsin in mouse retina tissue sections.

Western Blotting Analysis: A 1:1,000 dilution from a representative lot detected S-Opsin in Mouse Eye tissue lysate.

Note: Actual optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user as specimens, and experimental conditions may vary with the end user
Biological Information
ImmunogenKLH-conjugated linear peptide corresponding to 17 amino acids from the C-terminal half of murine short-wave-sensitive opsin 1.
EpitopeC-terminal half
Concentration1.0 mg/mL. Please refer to guidance on suggested starting dilutions and/or titers per application and sample type.
HostRabbit
SpecificityThis rabbit polyclonal antibody specifically detects S-Opsin (short-wave-sensitive opsin 1). It targets an epitope within 17 amino acids from the C-terminal half.
IsotypeIgG
Species Reactivity
  • Mouse
Species Reactivity NoteMouse. Predicted to react with Rat based on 100% sequence homology.
Antibody TypePolyclonal Antibody
Entrez Gene Number
Gene Symbol
  • Pun1sw
Purification MethodAffinity Purified
UniProt Number
Molecular Weight~37 kDa observed; 38.92 kDa calculated. Uncharacterized bands may be observed in some lysate(s).
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Product Usage Statements
Quality AssuranceEvaluated by Western Blotting in NRL knockout mouse retina lysate



Western Blotting Analysis: A 1:10,000 dilution of this antibody detected S-Opsin in NRL knockout mouse retina tissue lysate.
Usage Statement
  • Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.
Storage and Shipping Information
Storage ConditionsRecommend storage at +2°C to +8°C. For long term storage antibodies can be kept at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaws.
Packaging Information
Material Size100 μg
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Catalogue Number GTIN
ABN1660-I-100UG 04065267463919