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AB9361

Anti-beta Galactosidase antibody

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(630 Publications)

Anti-beta Galactosidase antibody (ab9361) is a chicken polyclonal antibody detecting beta Galactosidase in IHC-P, IHC-Fr, ICC/IF. Suitable for Escherichia coli.

- Over 570 publications
- Trusted since 2002

View Alternative Names

b0344, JW0335, lacZ, Beta-galactosidase, Beta-gal, Lactase

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Immunohistochemistry (PFA perfusion fixed frozen sections) - Anti-beta Galactosidase antibody (AB9361)
  • IHC-FoFr

PubMed

Immunohistochemistry (PFA perfusion fixed frozen sections) - Anti-beta Galactosidase antibody (AB9361)

P0-adult mice were euthanized and perfused with 4% paraformaldehyde in PBS (PF). Their spinal cords were then post-fixed for 30–60 mins in 4% PF at 4°C (P0) or at room temperature (adult). Spinal cords were rinsed and cryoprotected in 20% sucrose in PBS (4°C) prior to embedding in OCT (Tissue-Tek). Immunostaining of frozen spinal sections was performed by incubating 20 μm thick sections with primary antibodies, which were then detected using species-specific secondary antibodies conjugated with Cy2, Cy3 and Cy5 or FITC. ab9361 was used at 1 : 1000.

Image from PLoS One. 2013; 8(11): e77928, Fig 2, doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0077928 Reproduced under the Creative Commons license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-beta Galactosidase antibody (AB9361)
  • ICC/IF

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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-beta Galactosidase antibody (AB9361)

ab9361 at 1/250 staining human HEK293T cells by ICC/IF. The cell line was transfected with a b-gal expressing plasmid, and x-gal staining was performed on adjacent wells. The cells were paraformaldehyde fixed and blocked with serum prior to incubation with the antibody for 16 hours. A Texas Red conjugated donkey anti-chicken antibody was used as the secondary.

This image is courtesy of an Abreview submitted by Dr Deon Wolpowitz

Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-beta Galactosidase antibody (AB9361)
  • IHC-Fr

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Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-beta Galactosidase antibody (AB9361)

ab9361 staining Beta Galactosidase in mouse retinal tissue sections by IHC-Fr (Frozen sections). Tissue samples were fixed with formaldehyde, permeabilized with 0.2% triton-X and blocked with 5% serum for 1 hour at 23°C. The sample was incubated with primary antibody (1/1500 in PBS, 2% serum, 0.2% Triton-X) at 4°C for 16 hours. An Alexa Fluor® 488-conjugated Goat monoclonal to chicken IgY (1/200) was used as secondary antibody.

This image is courtesy of an Abreview submitted by Dr Steven Hughes

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-beta Galactosidase antibody (AB9361)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-beta Galactosidase antibody (AB9361)

ab9361 staining beta Galactosidase in mouse e13 stomach and liver tissue sections by Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P - paraformaldehyde-fixed, paraffin-embedded sections). Tissue was fixed with Davidson's fixative, permeabilized with 0.5% Triton-X 100 and blocked with 10% serum for 30 minutes at 22°C; antigen retrieval was by heat mediation in a citrate buffer. Samples were incubated with primary antibody (1/500 in TBST + 10% goat serum) for 16 hours at 4°C. A Biotin-conjugated goat anti-chicken IgY polyclonal (1/500) was used as the secondary antibody.

This image is courtesy of an Abreview submitted by Laurel Baglia

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-beta Galactosidase antibody (AB9361)
  • IHC-P

PubMed

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-beta Galactosidase antibody (AB9361)

ab9361 staining Beta galactosidase in Mouse thyroid tissue sections by Immunohistochemistry (PFA perfusion fixed frozen sections). Tissue samples were fixed 10% buffered formalin, cut into 3-4 micron slices, blocked with 10% normal goat serum and antigen retrieval was by heat mediation in citrate buffer. The sample was incubated with the following primary antibodies; anti-BrdU, anti-Sca1 (ab109211, 1∶600), anti-NKX2-1 and anti-β-gal (ab9361, 1∶1000). Sections were incubated with the first primary antibody (anti-Sca1) for 1 hour at room temperature. After washing with PBS, sections were incubated with the first secondary antibody (Alexa Fluor 555 goat anti-rabbit IgG) and washed with PBS. Sections were then incubated with normal serum (5% rabbit serum) from the same host species as the first primary antibodies for 1 hour at room temperature and washed with PBS. Sections were further incubated with an excess of unconjugated Fab antibody derived from the same host species as the primary antibody for 1 hour at room temperature and washed with PBS. The sections were finally incubated with the mixed second primary antibodies (anti-BrdU, anti-β-gal, anti-NKX2-1) overnight at 4°C, washed with PBS, and were incubated with the second secondary antibody (Alexa Fluor 488 goat anti-rat IgG, Dylight 650 goat anti-chicken IgY, Dylight 594 goat anti-rabbit IgG) for 1 hour at room temperature and washed with PBS. DAPI dye was used to stain the nuclei of cells.

Image from PLoS One. 2013; 8(11): e80801, Fig 1B, doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0080801 Reproduced under the Creative Commons license https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-beta Galactosidase antibody (AB9361)
  • ICC/IF

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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-beta Galactosidase antibody (AB9361)

ab9361 staining beta Galactosidase in fruit fly central nervous system glia cells by Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence. The cells were fixed in paraformaldehyde, permeabilised in 0.1% Triton. Samples were then incubated with primary antibody at 1/2000 for 12 hours at 4°C. The secondary antibody used was a donkey anti-chicken monoclonal conjugated to DyLight® 649 (pink) used at a 1/400 dilution. Nuclei stained with a pan nuclear marker (green).

Image courtesy of Dr Sean Speese by Abreview.

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-beta Galactosidase antibody (AB9361)
  • ICC/IF

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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-beta Galactosidase antibody (AB9361)

Immunofluorescent analysis of 4% paraformaldehyde (PFA) -fixed, permeabilized with 0.1% Triton X-100 in CHO cells transfected with Beta-Galactosidase constructs (named as CHO-BGal) labelling Beta Galactosidase with ab9361 at 1/1000 dilution (1µg/mL), followed by Donkey Anti-chicken IgY (H&L), Alexa Fluor594 conjugated antibody at 1/1000 dilution (1 µg/mL) (Red). Nucleus was counterstained with DAPI (Blue). Images also showed Parallel staining in parental CHO cell line.

Key facts

Host species

Chicken

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgY

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Escherichia coli

Applications

IHC-P, IHC-FoFr, IHC-FrFl, ICC/IF, IHC-Fr

applications

Reactivity data

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Product details

Anti-beta Galactosidase antibody (ab9361) is a chicken polyclonal antibody and is validated for use in ICC/IF, IHC-FoFr, IHC-Fr, IHC-FrFl, IHC-P in human samples.

Anti-beta Galactosidase antibody (ab9361) has been cited over 570 times in peer reviewed journals and is trusted by the scientific community.

Abcam's high quality validation processes ensure Anti-beta Galactosidase antibody (ab9361) has high sensitivity and specificity.

Anti-beta Galactosidase antibody (ab9361) has 37 independent reviews from customers.

Anti-beta Galactosidase antibody (ab9361) specifically detects beta Galactosidase (UniProt ID: P00722; Molecular weight: 116kDa) and is sold in a 250 µg selling size.

Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Immunogen
Purification notes
Antibodies were solid phase absorbed then immunoaffinity purified using purified beta-galactosidase immobilized on a solid phase.
Storage buffer
pH: 7.4 Preservative: 0.097% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage duration
1-2 weeks
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

Beta Galactosidase often called "ß-gal" "b-galactosidase" or "b-gal" serves as an important enzyme that hydrolyzes ß-galactosides into monosaccharides. It breaks down lactose into glucose and galactose which are easier to absorb. Beta-galactosidase expresses in many organisms such as E. coli where it is a well-known component of the lac operon. Its molecular weight in E. coli is approximately 116 kDa. The enzyme also appears in human tissues but is synthesized and regulated differently compared to bacterial systems.
Biological function summary

This enzyme is involved in the metabolism of galactose a critical aspect of cellular energy production. It can participate in various metabolic pathways converting complex carbohydrates into simpler sugars. In bacteria beta-galactosidase belongs to a protein complex controlled by the lac operon regulating lactose metabolism. In humans the enzyme takes part in lysosomal functions contributing to the degradation of glycoproteins and glycolipids therefore supporting normal cellular processes.

Pathways

Beta-galactosidase plays an important role in the lactose metabolism pathway. In E. coli it coheres with the enzymes of the lac system like lactose permease and transacetylase to facilitate lactose utilization. In human biology it participates in the lysosomal degradation pathway. Its function is associated with proteins such as galactosylceramidase which also break down galactolipids demonstrating its interaction in broader metabolic networks.

Deficiencies or malfunctions in beta-galactosidase lead to metabolic conditions like Galactosialidosis and Morquio syndrome Type B. These are lysosomal storage disorders caused by a lack of enzyme activity leading to accumulation of partially degraded macromolecules. The enzyme's impaired function connects with other proteins such as protective protein cathepsin A in the case of Galactosialidosis causing complex clinical symptoms through disrupted protein interactions and pathways.

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Publications (630)

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2025

A genetically defined pontine nucleus essential for ingestion in mice.

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Modulation of cell fate by shock wave therapy in ischaemic heart disease.

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