Mouse Cathepsin D Ready-To-Use IHC Kit

Cat. No.: IHC0525M
Sample Type: FFPE tissue
Size: 50T (including a control slide)
Storage and Stability: Please store components at the temperatures indicated on the individual tube labels. The kit is stable for 6 months from the date of receipt.

Background

Cathepsin D is a gene located on chromosome 11p15.5 that encodes a lysosomal aspartic protease involved in the degradation of proteins. This enzyme is widely expressed in various tissues but is particularly abundant in the liver, kidneys, and brain, where it plays a crucial role in intracellular protein catabolism and turnover. Cathepsin D is synthesized as an inactive precursor, procathepsin D, which is activated in the acidic environment of lysosomes. Beyond its fundamental role in protein degradation, Cathepsin D has been implicated in several physiological and pathological processes, including apoptosis, hormone processing, and antigen presentation. Dysregulation of Cathepsin D expression or activity is associated with various diseases, such as neurodegenerative disorders, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. In the context of cancer, Cathepsin D overexpression has been linked to tumor progression and metastasis, making it a potential biomarker and therapeutic target. Research continues to explore its diverse biological functions and therapeutic implications in various medical conditions.

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Materials Supplied

Number	Component	50T	Concentration	Storage
1	PBS Buffer (powder)	2L x 2	20x	RT
2	Antigen Retrieval Buffer	20ml	100x	2-8°C
3	Endogenous Peroxidase Blocking Buffer	3ml	RTU	2-8°C
4	Blocking Buffer	3ml	RTU	2-8°C
5	Primary Antibody (Mouse Cathepsin D Recombinant Rabbit mAb)	6ml	RTU	2-8°C
6	Secondary Antibody (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L, HRP conjugated)	6ml	RTU	2-8°C
7	Chromogen Component A	0.3ml	RTU	-20°C
8	Chromogen Component B	0.3ml	RTU	-20°C
9	Counter Staining Reagent	5ml	RTU	RT
10	Differentiation Reagent	6ml	RTU	RT
11	Mounting Media	5ml	RTU	RT
12	Control slide (Mouse pancreas)	1 slide	RTU	RT
13	Datasheet	1 copy

Notes

1. The positive control slide provided in the kit allows you to be sure that the experimental set-up is working properly.
2. Do not allow slides to dry at any time during this procedure.
3. Please don't replace the matching reagents in this product with other manufacturers' products.
4. As DAB is a carcinogen, please take necessary precautions.
5. PBS (reagent 1) can be stored for one week at 4℃ after preparation; The antigen retrieval buffer (1×reagent 2) and the chromogenic agent (the mixture of reagents 7 and 8) should be prepared right before each assay.

As DAB is a carcinogen, please take necessary precautions.

Important Note: This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications.