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AB232934

Anti-Rhodopsin antibody [EPR21876] - BSA and Azide free

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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Rhodopsin antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IP, WB, IHC-Fr, IHC-P, mIHC and reacts with Rat, Mouse, Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.

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OPN2, RHO, Rhodopsin, Opsin-2

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Rhodopsin antibody [EPR21876] - BSA and Azide free (AB232934)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Rhodopsin antibody [EPR21876] - BSA and Azide free (AB232934)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded human retina tissue labeling Rhodopsin with ab221664 at 1/4000 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use. Cytoplasmic staining in outer segment of human retina is observed (PMID : 23223288). Counter stained with hematoxylin.

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab221664).

Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Multiplex immunohistochemistry - Anti-Rhodopsin antibody [EPR21876] - BSA and Azide free (AB232934)
  • mIHC

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Multiplex immunohistochemistry - Anti-Rhodopsin antibody [EPR21876] - BSA and Azide free (AB232934)

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab221664). Multiplex immunohistochemistry analysis of formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded Human retina tissue labeling RPE65, Rhodopsin and Synapsin I with ab231782 at 1/8000 dilution, ab232934 at 1/8000 dilution and ab274430 at 1/1500 dilution followed by a ready to use Opal Polymer HRP Ms + Rb secondary antibody. Nuclear counter stain used was DAPI. Heat mediated antigen retrieval with Tris-EDTA buffer (pH 9.0, epitope retrieval solution2) for 20 mins Panel A : merged staining of anti-Synapsin I (magenta; Opal™690), anti-RPE65 (green; Opal™520) and anti-Rhodopsin (red; Opal™570) on human retina. Panel B : anti-RPE65 stained on pigmented layer. Panel C : anti-Rhodopsin stained on rod photoreceptor cells. Panel D : anti-Synapsin I stained on inner plexiform layer. The section was incubated in three rounds of staining : in the order of ab274430, ab231782, and ab232934 for 30 mins at room temperature. Each round was followed by a separate fluorescent tyramide signal amplification system. The immunostaining was performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND® RX instrument with an Opal™ 4-color kit. Image acquisition was performed with Leica SP8 confocal microscope. The section was incubated in three rounds of staining : in the order of ab312840, ab16669, and ab236434 for 30 mins at room temperature. Each round was followed by a separate fluorescent tyramide signal amplification system. The immunostaining was performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND® RX instrument with an Opal™ 4-color kit. Image acquisition was performed with Leica SP8 confocal microscope.

Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-Rhodopsin antibody [EPR21876] - BSA and Azide free (AB232934)
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Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-Rhodopsin antibody [EPR21876] - BSA and Azide free (AB232934)

Immunohistochemical analysis of 4% paraformaldehyde-fixed, 0.2% Triton X-100 permeabilized frozen mouse retina tissue labeling Rhodopsin with ab221664 at 1/500 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077) secondary antibody at 1/1000 dilution (green). Positive staining in the outer segment of mouse retina is observed (PMID : 21938483).

The nuclear counter stain is DAPI (blue).

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077) secondary antibody at 1/1000 dilution.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab221664).

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Rhodopsin antibody [EPR21876] - BSA and Azide free (AB232934)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Rhodopsin antibody [EPR21876] - BSA and Azide free (AB232934)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded mouse retina tissue labeling Rhodopsin with ab221664 at 1/32000 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use. Cytoplasmic staining in outer segment of mouse retina is observed (PMID : 23223288). Counter stained with hematoxylin.

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab221664).

Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Multiplex immunohistochemistry - Anti-Rhodopsin antibody [EPR21876] - BSA and Azide free (AB232934)
  • mIHC

Lab

Multiplex immunohistochemistry - Anti-Rhodopsin antibody [EPR21876] - BSA and Azide free (AB232934)

This data was developed using ab221664, the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation.

Multiplex immunohistochemistry analysis of formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded mouse retina tissue staining RPE65 with ab231782 at a 1/8000 dilution, ab109233 anti-PAX6 used at 1/1000 dilution and ab221664 anti-RHO used at a 1/30000 dilution.

Panel A : merged staining of anti-RPE65 (green; Opal™520), anti-PAX6 (magenta; Opal™690) and anti-RHO (gray; Opal™570) on mouse retina.

Panel B : anti-RPE65 staining pigmented layer in mouse retina.

Panel C : ant-PAX6 staining inner nuclear layer and ganglion cell layer in mouse retina.

Panel D : ant-RHO staining rod-shaped photoreceptor cells in mouse retina.

Nuclear DNA was labeled with DAPI (shown in blue).

The section was incubated in three rounds of staining : in the order of ab231782, ab109233 and ab221664 for 30 mins at room temperature. Each round was followed by a separate fluorescent tyramide signal amplification system.

The immunostaining was performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND® RX instrument with an Opal™ 4-color kit. Image acquisition was performed with Leica SP8 confocal microscope.

Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed with Tris-EDTA buffer (pH 9.0, Epitope Retrieval Solution2) for 20 mins.

Multiplex immunohistochemistry - Anti-Rhodopsin antibody [EPR21876] - BSA and Azide free (AB232934)
  • mIHC

Lab

Multiplex immunohistochemistry - Anti-Rhodopsin antibody [EPR21876] - BSA and Azide free (AB232934)

This data was developed using ab221664, the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation.

Multiplex immunohistochemistry analysis of formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded mouse retina tissue staining RPE65 with ab231782 at a 1/8000 dilution, ab140603 anti-CPX used at 1/2000 dilution and ab221664 anti-RHO used at a 1/30000 dilution.

Panel A : merged staining of anti-RPE65 (green; Opal™520), anti-CPX (magenta; Opal™690) and anti-RHO (gray; Opal™570) on mouse retina.

Panel B : anti-RPE65 staining pigmented layer in mouse retina.

Panel C : ant-CPX staining outer nuclear layer and inner nuclear layer in mouse retina.

Panel D : ant-RHO staining rod-shaped photoreceptor cells in mouse retina.

Nuclear DNA was labeled with DAPI (shown in blue).

The section was incubated in three rounds of staining : in the order of ab231782, ab140603 and ab221664 for 30 mins at room temperature. Each round was followed by a separate fluorescent tyramide signal amplification system.

The immunostaining was performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND® RX instrument with an Opal™ 4-color kit. Image acquisition was performed with Leica SP8 confocal microscope.

Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed with Tris-EDTA buffer (pH 9.0, Epitope Retrieval Solution2) for 20 mins.

Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-Rhodopsin antibody [EPR21876] - BSA and Azide free (AB232934)
  • IHC-Fr

Supplier Data

Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-Rhodopsin antibody [EPR21876] - BSA and Azide free (AB232934)

Immunohistochemical analysis of 4% paraformaldehyde-fixed, 0.2% Triton X-100 permeabilized frozen rat retina tissue labeling Rhodopsin with ab221664 at 1/500 dilution,followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077) secondary antibody at 1/1000 dilution (green). Positive staining in the outer segment of rat retina is observed (PMID : 21938483).

The nuclear counter stain is DAPI (blue).

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077) secondary antibody at 1/1000 dilution.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab221664).

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Rhodopsin antibody [EPR21876] - BSA and Azide free (AB232934)
  • IHC-P

Supplier Data

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Rhodopsin antibody [EPR21876] - BSA and Azide free (AB232934)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded rat retina tissue labeling Rhodopsin with ab221664 at 1/32000 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use. Cytoplasmic staining in outer segment of rat retina is observed (PMID : 23223288). Counter stained with hematoxylin.

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab221664).

Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Rhodopsin antibody [EPR21876] - BSA and Azide free (AB232934)
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Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Rhodopsin antibody [EPR21876] - BSA and Azide free (AB232934)

Rhodopsin was immunoprecipitated from 0.35 mg rat eye tissue lysate with ab221664 at 1/30 dilution. Western blot was performed from the immunoprecipitate using ab221664 at 1/1000 dilution. VeriBlot for IP Detection Reagent (HRP) (ab131366) was used for detection at 1/5000 dilution.

Lane 1 : Rat eye tissue lysate 10 μg (input).

Lane 2 : Rat eye tissue lysate (boiled) 10 μg (input).

Lane 3 : ab221664 IP in Rat eye tissue lysate.

Lane 4 : Rabbit monoclonal IgG (ab172730) instead of ab221664 in rat eye tissue lysate.

Exposure time : 15 seconds

The multiple bands (>60 kDa) correspond to dimers and multimers of rhodopsin, consistent with the literature (PMID : 25270370; PMID : 22219383).

We do not recommend boiling samples in loading buffer as this may cause protein aggregation (lane 2).

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab221664).

All lanes:

Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Rhodopsin antibody [EPR21876] (<a href='/en-us/products/primary-antibodies/rhodopsin-antibody-epr21876-ab221664'>ab221664</a>)

Predicted band size: 38 kDa

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Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

EPR21876

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

Yes

Reacts with

Mouse, Rat, Human

Applications

IHC-Fr, mIHC, IHC-P, IP, WB

applications

Immunogen

The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Reactivity data

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Product details

ab232934 is the carrier-free version of ab221664.

Patented technology
Our RabMAb® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMAb® patents.

What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:

  • - High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
  • - Improved sensitivity and specificity
  • - Long-term security of supply
  • - Animal-free batch production

For more information, read more on recombinant antibodies.

Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.

Use our conjugation kits for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.

Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar® Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar® is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Storage buffer
pH: 7.2 - 7.4 Constituents: PBS
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
+4°C
Storage information
Do Not Freeze

Supplementary information

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

Rhodopsin also known as visual purple is a protein found in the photoreceptor cells of the retina. It has a mass of approximately 39 kDa. This protein acts as a light-sensitive receptor playing an essential role in the function of rod cells. Rhodopsin is expressed predominantly in the rod outer segment where it transduces light signals. The crystallized form of this receptor referred to as PDB ID: 1D4 has helped researchers study its structure in detail.
Biological function summary

Rhodopsin enables night vision by absorbing photons and activating a G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) cascade. Rhodopsin is an integral part of a protein complex within the phototransduction pathway where it works closely with transducin to amplify the visual signal. It initiates the conversion of the photon into an electrical signal. Rhodopsin's role is triggering a structural change in response to light converting from its inactive form to a signaling state.

Pathways

Rhodopsin is deeply involved in the phototransduction and retinoid cycle pathways. Once it absorbs light the transducin it binds causes the activation of a cascade that ultimately results in hyperpolarization of the rod cells. This network of interactions also involves arrestin and recoverin which work together to regulate rhodopsin activity and signal termination. The process ensures precise response and recovery of the visual signal in low-light conditions.

Rhodopsin mutations and malfunctions connect to retinitis pigmentosa and congenital stationary night blindness. Mutations can lead to improper folding or misregulation of the protein impacting its function. Visual cycle proteins like RPE65 are often affected alongside rhodopsin in retinitis pigmentosa. These associations stress rhodopsin's importance in maintaining healthy retinal function and its link to eye diseases.

Product protocols

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Target data

Photoreceptor required for image-forming vision at low light intensity (PubMed : 7846071, PubMed : 8107847). Required for photoreceptor cell viability after birth (PubMed : 12566452, PubMed : 2215617). Light-induced isomerization of the chromophore 11-cis-retinal to all-trans-retinal triggers a conformational change that activates signaling via G-proteins (PubMed : 26200343, PubMed : 28524165, PubMed : 28753425, PubMed : 8107847). Subsequent receptor phosphorylation mediates displacement of the bound G-protein alpha subunit by the arrestin SAG and terminates signaling (PubMed : 26200343, PubMed : 28524165).
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Publications (1)

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Applications

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Species

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