When conducting experiments, it is crucial to have accurate and reliable results. One way to ensure this is by using loading control antibodies. These antibodies are essential tools in Western blotting and other protein analysis techniques.
What do loading control antibodies do?
They target proteins that are expressed constitutively and at relatively constant levels across samples. By comparing the level of your protein of interest to the loading control protein you obtain a normalization factor, which leads to more accurate, comparable quantification.
Epitope Tag Antibodies for Precise Protein Detection
Epitope tags are short peptide sequences genetically fused to a protein of interest. Antibodies that recognize those tags allow for specific detection and purification of the tagged protein.
- High specificity - reduces background and improves detection.
- Versatile - useful in Western blotting, immunofluorescence, immunoprecipitation, and purification.
- Standardized - tags like FLAG, HA, Myc, and His have well-characterized antibodies and protocols.
Why use epitope tag antibodies?
They enable precise detection even when the native protein lacks reliable antibodies or when you want to distinguish engineered constructs from endogenous protein.
Cell Marker Antibodies for Identifying Specific Cell Types
Cell marker antibodies target unique cell-surface or intracellular markers expressed by certain cell types. They are indispensable for identifying and characterizing subpopulations within mixed samples.
Typical uses include flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence. In applications such as cancer research and stem cell biology, these antibodies help differentiate and sort cells based on their specific marker expression.
Zeta IHC Antibodies
For immunohistochemistry (IHC) applications requiring zeta-class specificity, these antibodies provide targeted binding and clean staining in tissue sections. Because IHC demands high signal-to-noise, validated antibody performance is critical - explore the Zeta IHC Antibodies for your histology workflows.
Kits & Supporting Products
Beyond antibodies, Benchmark Antibodies offers ready-to-use kits and reagents to streamline your workflows, including:
- General kits for sample prep, buffers, detection reagents, etc.
- Lateral-flow / dipstick kits for rapid assays and point-of-care formats.
- PCR kits for nucleic acid detection and amplification workflows.
These kits complement antibody-based assays by providing validated reagents, enabling smoother experiments and enhanced reproducibility.
