Species on Species Detection
When your primary antibody is the same species as your specimen
When an unconjugated primary antibody is made in the same species as your tissue specimen, subsequent detection using a secondary antibody usually generates high background staining and interference due to the inability of the secondary antibody to distinguish between the primary antibody (immunoglobulin) and endogenous immunoglobulins. This high background obscures target antigen specific staining and often leads to false positive staining.
Vector Laboratories offers solutions for two often encountered species on species scenarios:
M.O.M.® (Mouse on Mouse) Kits
Our Mouse on Mouse kits significantly reduce endogenous mouse Ig staining when applying mouse antibodies on mouse specimens (e.g. tissue sections and cell preparations). Additionally, these kits:
- Contain proprietary M.O.M. Mouse IgG Blocking Reagent
- Employ either avidin-biotin or polymer technology
- Are compatible with fluorescent or enzyme-based detection
- Are available with or without enzyme or fluorochrome
H.O.H.™ (Human on Human) Immunodetection Kit
Our H.O.H. Immunodetection Kit (HOH-3000) significantly reduces endogenous human Ig staining when applying human (or humanized) primary antibodies on human tissue sections. Additionally, this kit:
- Is a comprehensive HRP (peroxidase) kit with volume matched reagents and ImmPACT DAB EqV substrate
- Does not require tedious antibody dilution calculations
- Enables staining results in about 90 mins following initial preparation
- Provides essentially background-free staining on frozen and paraffin-embedded human tissue sections
RIGHT image: Negative control. Serial sections of human kidney (FFPE) showing an absence of staining (no background) with the omission of the primary antibody in the HOH-3000 assay.
Note: Both sections counterstained with hematoxylin (blue nuclei).
RIGHT image: With M.O.M. Mouse intestine stained with Vector M.O.M. Vector ImmPRESS Kit, Vector DAB and no primary antibody.
Explore Species on Species Detection
Mouse on Mouse (M.O.M.®) Kits are specifically designed for detecting and visualizing (unconjugated) mouse primary antibodies in mouse tissue specimens. These kits contain a proprietary reagent that blocks endogenous mouse Ig in specimens therefore preventing non-specific binding of subsequent anti-mouse IgG detection reagents.
The H.O.H. Immunodetection Kit is intended to detect human (or humanized) antibodies on frozen or paraffin embedded human tissue sections. This kit employs a straightforward two-step primary antibody preparation followed by standard IHC assay detection procedures to eliminate confounding interference from endogenous human IgG.
Resources
Immunohistochemistry Resource Guide
The Immunohistochemistry Resource Guide will help you navigate through the many choices of detection systems, substrates, and ancillary reagents that complete your workflow.
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Immunofluorescence Resource Guide
Producing immunofluorescence (IF) staining results with high specificity and sensitivity begins with choosing the best reagents. This guide will help you:
- Learn about the IF workflow and how to optimize each step
- Quickly identify and choose the most appropriate fluorescent secondary conjugates
- Select the best anti-fade medium to preserve your fluorescence signal for imaging and archiving
IHC Troubleshooting Mouse Primaries on Mouse Tissue
This guide for troubleshooting mouse primary antibodies on mouse tissue describes some common difficulties encountered in this procedure and details strategies for customizing the M.O.M. Kits to address them.