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General Immunocytochemistry Protocol*

  1.Fix for 20 min with 4% paraformaldehyde in 0.1M phosphate buffer (pH 7.4). Alternatively, cells may be fixed in 100% methanol at -20C for 3 minutes. If methanol fixation is used, skip to step 4.
  2.Wash three times with PBS (pH 7.4). 
  3.Permeabilize cells with in 0.2% Triton X-100 plus 1% normal serum in PBS/pH 7.3 for 5 minutes on ice. 
  4.Block for 1 hour with 10% normal serum with 1% BSA-PBS.  
  5.Incubate for 1-2 hour with primary antibody diluted in 1% BSA-PBS at room temperature. 
  6.Wash three times with PBS.  
  7.Incubate for 1 hour with secondary antibody diluted in 1% BSA-PBS.  
  8.Wash three times with PBS.  
  9.Visualize antibody distribution with a microscope.  
 10.Store slides at 4°C for future use. * 

The above information is only intended as a guide. The research should determine what protocol best meets their needs. Please follow safe laboratory procedures.