| Application | Recommended Dilution |
|---|---|
| WB | 1:500-1:2000 |
| FC | 1:50-1:200 |
Sonic hedgehog protein serves as a master regulator of embryonic development, orchestrating tissue patterning, cell differentiation, and organ morphogenesis across multiple systems. In adult tissues, SHH signaling maintains stem cell populations and tissue homeostasis, while aberrant pathway activation has been implicated in various cancers, making it a compelling target for both developmental biology and oncology research.
This recombinant monoclonal antibody, generated against a synthetic peptide derived from human SHH, offers the reproducibility and consistency that demanding experimental workflows require. As a sequence-defined reagent produced through recombinant technology, it eliminates the lot-to-lot variability inherent in traditional hybridoma-derived antibodies, ensuring your results remain comparable across extended studies and collaborative projects.
Western blot validation demonstrates robust detection across human, mouse, and rat samples, with successful staining observed in LO2 human liver cells, mouse liver and lung tissues, and rat kidney tissue. The antibody detects bands at both the predicted 50 kDa full-length protein and a 28 kDa species, consistent with the well-characterized proteolytic processing of SHH that generates the biologically active N-terminal signaling domain. This dual detection capability allows researchers to monitor both precursor and processed forms of the protein. Flow cytometry validation using HeLa cells confirms utility for single-cell analysis applications, with clear signal separation from isotype controls under standard intracellular staining conditions.
The cross-species reactivity spanning human, mouse, and rat samples makes this antibody particularly valuable for translational studies comparing pathway activity across model systems. Researchers investigating hedgehog signaling in developmental disorders, tissue regeneration, or cancer progression will find this reagent well-suited to their analytical needs.
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