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Anti-SOX2 antibody is a rabbit polyclonal antibody that is used to detect SOX2 in ICC/IF, IHC-P, Western blot. Suitable for Human, Mouse, Rat samples.


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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-SOX2 antibody (AB97959), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-SOX2 antibody (AB97959), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-SOX2 antibody (AB97959), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-SOX2 antibody (AB97959), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-SOX2 antibody (AB97959), expandable thumbnail

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Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Host species
Rabbit
Storage buffer

pH: 7.4
Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide
Constituents: 98.98% PBS, 1% BSA

Form
Liquid
Clonality
Polyclonal

Immunogen

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

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Reactivity data

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ICC/IFWBIHC-P
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Pig
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Rhesus monkey
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Sheep
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Spotted catshark
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Thornback ray
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Xenopus laevis
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Zebrafish
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Tested

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
1 µg/mL
Notes

We recommend Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077) secondary antibody.

Species
Rat
Dilution info
1 µg/mL
Notes

We recommend Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077) secondary antibody.

Species
Human
Dilution info
1 µg/mL
Notes

We recommend Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077) secondary antibody.

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Sheep, Horse, Chicken, Cow, Pig, Xenopus laevis, Zebrafish, Quail, Rhesus monkey, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Thornback ray, Spotted catshark
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Tested
Tested

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
1 µg/mL
Notes

Recombinant Human SOX2 protein (ab80520) can be used as a positive control in WB.

Species
Rat
Dilution info
1 µg/mL
Notes

Recombinant Human SOX2 protein (ab80520) can be used as a positive control in WB.

Species
Human
Dilution info
1 µg/mL
Notes

Recombinant Human SOX2 protein (ab80520) can be used as a positive control in WB.

Predicted
Predicted

Species
Sheep, Horse, Chicken, Cow, Pig, Xenopus laevis, Zebrafish, Quail, Rhesus monkey, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Thornback ray, Spotted catshark
Dilution info
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Tested
Tested

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
1 µg/mL
Notes

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Species
Human
Dilution info
1 µg/mL
Notes

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Expected

Species
Rat
Dilution info
1 µg/mL
Notes

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Predicted
Predicted

Species
Sheep, Horse, Chicken, Cow, Pig, Xenopus laevis, Zebrafish, Quail, Rhesus monkey, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Thornback ray, Spotted catshark
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Target data

Function

The protein expressed by the gene SOX2 is critical for early embryogenesis and for the pluripotency of embryonic stem cells (PubMed:18035408). This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

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Anti-SOX2 antibody is a rabbit polyclonal antibody that is used to detect SOX2 in ICC/IF, IHC-P, Western blot. Suitable for Human, Mouse, Rat samples.

Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Polyclonal
Immunogen
  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.
Purification technique
Affinity purification Immunogen
Concentration
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Storage

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

Notes

Anti-SOX2 antibody (ab97959) is a rabbit polyclonal antibody and is validated for use in ICC/IF, IHC-P and WB.

Anti-SOX2 antibody (ab97959) was first used in a scientific publication in 2009 and has been cited over 736 times in peer reviewed journals. It's performance in Western blot, immunofluorescence and IHC in human, mouse and rat samples is trusted by the scientific community.

Abcam's high quality validation processes ensure Anti-SOX2 antibody (ab97959) has high sensitivity and specificity.

Anti-SOX2 antibody (ab97959) has 72 independent reviews from customers.

Anti-SOX2 antibody (ab97959) specifically detects SOX2 (UniProt ID: P48431; Molecular weight: 35kDa) and is sold in 100 µg selling sizes.

SOX2 is a crucial transcription factor in neuro research, particularly for its role in maintaining neural stem cell pluripotency and regulating neural development. It is essential for the proliferation and differentiation of neural progenitor cells, influencing brain development and repair. Researchers use SOX2 to study neural stem cell behaviour, neurogenesis and the mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental disorders, making it vital for understanding brain development and potential regenerative therapies. Additionally, SOX2 plays a significant role in gliomas, particularly glioblastoma (GBM), the most aggressive form of brain cancer. Elevated SOX2 levels are associated with poor prognosis and tumor progression in glioblastoma patients. Targeting SOX2 expression and function is being explored as a potential therapeutic strategy to combat gliomas and improve patient outcomes.

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  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-SOX2 antibody (ab97959), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-SOX2 antibody (ab97959)

    IHC image of SOX2 staining in Human brain glioma formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue section, performed on a Leica Bond™ system using the standard protocol F. The section was pre-treated using heat mediated antigen retrieval with sodium citrate buffer (pH6, epitope retrieval solution 1) for 20 mins. The section was then incubated with ab97959, 1μg/ml, for 15 mins at room temperature and detected using an HRP conjugated compact polymer system. DAB was used as the chromogen. The section was then counterstained with haematoxylin and mounted with DPX.

    For other IHC staining systems (automated and non-automated) customers should optimize variable parameters such as antigen retrieval conditions, primary antibody concentration and antibody incubation times.

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-SOX2 antibody (ab97959), expandable thumbnail
    Muratore CR et al. Comparison and Optimization of hiPSC Forebrain Cortical Differentiation Protocols. PLoS One 9:e105807 (2014). Reproduced under the Creative Commons license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-SOX2 antibody (ab97959)

    ICC/IF analysis of dissociated induced pluripotent stem cells from mouse embryonic fibroblasts stained for SOX-2 (Red) using ab97959. TOPRO (purple). Scale bar=100 μm

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-SOX2 antibody (ab97959), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-SOX2 antibody (ab97959)

    ab97959 staining SOX2 in mES cells. The cells were fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde (10 min), permeabilized with 0.1% PBS-Tween for 5 minutes and then blocked with 1% BSA/10% normal goat serum/0.3M glycine in 0.1% PBS-Tween for 1h. The cells were then incubated overnight at 4°C with ab97959 at 1µg/ml and Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Loading Control ab7291, Mouse monoclonal [DM1A] to alpha Tubulin - Loading Control. Cells were then incubated with Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed ab150081, Goat polyclonal Secondary Antibody to Rabbit IgG - H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488), pre-adsorbed at 1/1000 dilution (shown in green) and Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594) preadsorbed ab150120, Goat polyclonal Secondary Antibody to Mouse IgG - H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594), pre-adsorbed at 1/1000 dilution (shown in pseudocolour red). Nuclear DNA was labelled with DAPI (shown in blue).

    Also suitable in cells fixed with 100% methanol (5 min).

    Image was acquired with a confocal microscope (Leica-Microsystems TCS SP8) and a single confocal section is shown.

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-SOX2 antibody (ab97959), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-SOX2 antibody (ab97959)

    ab97959 staining SOX2 in primary hippocampal rat neurons/glia, (obtained from Neuromics, cat. no. PC35101), DIV14. The cells were fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde (10 min), permeabilized with 0.1% PBS-Triton X-100 for 5 minutes and then blocked with 1% BSA/10% normal goat serum/0.3M glycine in 0.1%PBS-Tween for 1h. The cells were then incubated overnight at 4°C with ab97959 at 0.1μg/ml and Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Loading Control ab7291, Mouse monoclonal [DM1A] to alpha Tubulin - Loading Control. Cells were then incubated with Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed ab150081, Goat polyclonal Secondary Antibody to Rabbit IgG - H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488), pre-adsorbed at 1/1000 dilution (shown in green) and Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594) preadsorbed ab150120, Goat polyclonal Secondary Antibody to Mouse IgG - H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594), pre-adsorbed at 1/1000 dilution (shown in pseudocolour red). Nuclear DNA was labelled with DAPI (shown in blue).

    Image was acquired with a high-content analyser (Operetta CLS, Perkin Elmer) and a maximum intensity projection of confocal sections is shown.

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-SOX2 antibody (ab97959), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-SOX2 antibody (ab97959)

    Cell line: NCCIT (human pluripotent embryonal carcinoma)

    Target AbID: ab97959 anti-Sox2, Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077) secondary antibody was used.

    Counterstain AbID: Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Loading Control ab7291 anti-Tubulin (Rabbit mAb), 97959

    Fixative: 4% PFA

    Permeabilisation: 0.1% Triton-X

    Nuclear counter stain: DAPI

    Comments: Confocal image showing negative staining on NCCIT cells

    Target primary antibody dilution: 1:500

    Target secondary antibody dilution: 1:1000 (2ug/mL)

    Counterstain primary antibody dilution: 1:1000 (1ug/mL)

    Counterstain secondary antibody dilution: 1:1000 (2ug/mL)

    Negative control 1 primary antibody dilution: 1:500 (ab97959)

    Negative control 1 secondary antibody dilution: 1:1000 (2ug/mL) (Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594) preadsorbed ab150120)

    Negative control 2 primary antibody dilution: 1:1000 (1ug/mL) (Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Loading Control ab7291)

    Negative control 2 secondary antibody dilution: 1:1000 (2ug/mL) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077)

  • Western blot - Anti-SOX2 antibody (ab97959), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-SOX2 antibody (ab97959)

    Green signal from target - ab97959 observed at 40 kDa
    Red signal from loading control Anti-GAPDH antibody [mAbcam 9484] - Loading Control ab9484 (GAPDH) observed at 37 kDa

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-SOX2 antibody (ab97959) at 1 µg

    Lane 1: NCCIT (Human embryonic carcinoma cell line) Whole Cell Lysate at 10 µg

    Lane 2: F9 (Mouse embryonic carcinoma cell line) Whole Cell Lysate at 10 µg

    Lane 3: MCF7 (Human breast adenocarcinoma cell line) Whole Cell Lysate at 10 µg

    Lane 4: C6 (Rat glial tumor cell line) Whole Cell Lysate at 10 µg

    Lane 5: Hippocampus (Rat) Tissue Lysate at 10 µg

    Lane 6: Spinal Cord (Rat) Tissue Lysate at 10 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: Blots were developed with goat anti-rabbit IgG (H+L) and goat anti-mouse IgG (H+L) secondary antibodies at 1/10,000 dilution for 1 h at room temperature before imaging.

    Performed under reducing conditions.

    Predicted band size: 34 kDa

    Observed band size: 40 kDa

  • Western blot - Anti-SOX2 antibody (ab97959), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-SOX2 antibody (ab97959)

    Secondary antibody - goat anti-rabbit HRP preadsorbed (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) preadsorbed ab97080)

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-SOX2 antibody (ab97959) at 1/1000 dilution

    All lanes: Western blot - Recombinant Human SOX2 protein (Recombinant Human SOX2 protein ab79950) at 0.01 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: Western blot - Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) preadsorbed (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) preadsorbed ab97080) at 1/5000 dilution

    Developed using the ECL technique.

    Performed under reducing conditions.

    Predicted band size: 34 kDa

    Exposure time: 30s

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-SOX2 antibody (ab97959), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-SOX2 antibody (ab97959)

    Cell line: NIH/3T3 (mouse embryonic fibroblast cell line)

    Target AbID: ab97959 anti-Sox2, used Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077) secondary antibody

    Counterstain AbID: Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Loading Control ab7291 anti-Tubulin (Rabbit mAb), Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594) preadsorbed ab150120 AlexaFluor®594 Goat anti-Mouse secondary

    Fixative: 4% PFA

    Permeabilisation: 0.1% Triton-X

    Nuclear counter stain: DAPI

    Comments: Confocal image showing negative staining on NIH/3T3 cells

    Target primary antibody dilution: 1:500

    Target secondary antibody dilution: 1:1000 (2ug/mL)

    Counterstain primary antibody dilution: 1:1000 (1ug/mL)

    Counterstain secondary antibody dilution: 1:1000 (2ug/mL)

    Negative control 1 primary antibody dilution: 1:500 (ab97959)

    Negative control 1 secondary antibody dilution: 1:1000 (2ug/mL) (Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594) preadsorbed ab150120)

    Negative control 2 primary antibody dilution: 1:1000 (1ug/mL) (Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Loading Control ab7291)

    Negative control 2 secondary antibody dilution: 1:1000 (2ug/mL) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077)

  • Western blot - Anti-SOX2 antibody (ab97959), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-SOX2 antibody (ab97959)

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-SOX2 antibody (ab97959) at 1 µg/mL

    Lane 1: IOUD2 (Mouse embryonic stem cell) Whole Cell Lysate at 10 µg

    Lane 2: HUES7 (Human embryonic stem cell line) Whole Cell Lysate at 10 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: Goat polyclonal to Rabbit IgG - H&L - Pre-Adsorbed (HRP) at 1/3000 dilution

    Developed using the ECL technique.

    Performed under reducing conditions.

    Predicted band size: 34 kDa

    Observed band size: 37 kDa, 39 kDa, 43 kDa

    Exposure time: 3min

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