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Proteinase K

Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # NB900-66727

Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne
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NB900-66727

Key Product Details

Applications

Immunohistochemistry

Product Summary for Proteinase K

This 25X Proteinase K solution is specifically formulated to achieve proteolytic digestion of formalin fixed, paraffin embedded tissue sections prior to performing in situ hybridization procedures. Proteolytic digestion of formalin fixed tissues improves the accessibility of target DNA to bioinylated probes, which results in better in situ staining.

Product Specifications

Application Notes

Preparation of Working Solutions
1. Place 100uL Proteinase K solution in a glass tube, add 2.4mL distilled water, and mix.

Protocol Recommendations
1. Optimal digestion conditions will vary depending on fixation conditions and should be optimized by the end user.
2. Incubation of tissue sections for 10-30 minutes at 37C is sufficient for in situ.

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Formulation

Sodium Azide is included at less than 0.1%. Exact amount not available.

Preservative

Sodium Azide

Concentration

Please see the protocols for proper use of this product. If no protocol is available, contact technical services for assistance.

Shipping

The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.

Storage

Store at 4C short term. Aliquot and store at -20C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Background: Proteinase K

DBS Proteinase K is specifically designed to achieve proteolytic digestion of formalin fixed, paraffin embedded tissue sections prior to performing in situ hybridization procedures.

Alternate Names

Endopeptidase K, PROK, Tritirachium alkaline proteinase

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Product Documents for Proteinase K

Certificate of Analysis

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Product Specific Notices for Proteinase K

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Support products are guaranteed for 6 months from date of receipt.

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