Anti-tdTomato antibody {DyLight®405} (STJ140217)

What it means: Polyclonal antibodies are produced by multiple B-cell clones, each recognizing a distinct epitope on the target protein — giving Polyclonal antibodies a broad epitope coverage.

Why it matters:

• Polyclonal antibodies typically deliver stronger signal in Western blot and IHC because multiple epitopes remain accessible even after SDS denaturation or fixation, reducing the risk of a false-negative result.
• Greater tolerance for antigen sequence variation across species makes Polyclonal reagents well-suited for studies that span human, mouse, and rat samples in the same experiment.

How to interpret here: Expect robust, high-sensitivity detection with this Polyclonal antibody. Because multiple clones contribute to the signal, titrate carefully — the optimal concentration may be lower than expected. Lot-to-lot variation is possible; validate each lot against a known-positive control.

What it means: This antibody was raised in Goat, producing Goat-derived IgG antibodies with species-specific secondary antibody compatibility.

Why it matters:

• The Goat host species determines which secondary antibody you need for indirect detection — select an anti-Goat IgG secondary matched to your detection label (HRP, fluorochrome, or biotin).
• Use secondaries specifically validated for Goat IgG. Verify cross-adsorption status if your sample matrix contains endogenous Goat immunoglobulins.

How to interpret here: Confirm availability of an anti-Goat secondary antibody in your lab before ordering. For multiplex IF, pair this Goat-raised antibody with antibodies from a different host species to avoid secondary antibody cross-reactivity.

What it means: Validated reactivity to tdTomato/mCherry/red fluorescent protein (DsRed) from so-called disc corals of Discosoma species. — this antibody cross-reacts with orthologs from multiple species within a single reagent.

Why it matters:

• Cross-species reactivity (tdTomato/mCherry/red fluorescent protein (DsRed) from so-called disc corals of Discosoma species.) allows direct comparison of the same target across tdTomato, mCherry and red fluorescent protein (DsRed) from so-called disc corals of Discosoma species. experimental models without switching antibodies, eliminating an important source of inter-study variability.
• All listed reactivities are experimentally confirmed, not computationally predicted — critical for reviewers and reproducibility standards.

How to interpret here: Confirm that your specific species is among the validated list (tdTomato/mCherry/red fluorescent protein (DsRed) from so-called disc corals of Discosoma species.). Reactivity to unlisted species should be independently validated before use in publication-quality data.

What it means: DyLight®405 format indicates this antibody carries a specific label enabling direct detection in compatible assay systems.

Why it matters:

• The DyLight®405 conjugate eliminates the secondary antibody incubation step, shortening your protocol and reducing non-specific background from secondary reagents.
• Directly labeled antibodies like this DyLight®405 format are particularly advantageous in multiplex panels where multiple primary antibodies from the same host species must be distinguished simultaneously.

How to interpret here: Confirm instrument or substrate compatibility with the DyLight®405 label. Store per datasheet to preserve label integrity — light-sensitive conjugates require protection from light.

What it means: IgG is the immunoglobulin class and subclass of this antibody, defining its constant-region structure and effector functions.

Why it matters:

• Isotype IgG determines which secondary antibody constant-region specificities are compatible — isotype-specific anti-IgG1 or anti-IgG2a secondaries enable discrimination of co-stained antibodies from the same host species in multiplex experiments.
• For functional assays, isotype identity guides selection of Fc-receptor binding controls and isotype-matched negative controls required for rigorous experimental design.

How to interpret here: Use a negative control of the same isotype (IgG) to assess non-specific binding in your assay. If performing multiplex staining with multiple antibodies from the same species, select isotype-specific secondary antibodies to resolve each IgG signal independently.

What it means: Epitope affinity purified indicates the chromatographic method used to isolate this antibody from the production matrix, ensuring a defined purity level.

Why it matters:

• Epitope affinity purified removes bulk serum proteins that could cause non-specific binding or elevated background in downstream assays — a critical quality attribute for immunoassay performance.
• The Epitope affinity purified process is routinely validated and documented by the manufacturer as part of QC release, providing traceability for GLP-adjacent studies.

How to interpret here: Confirm the purity specification on the Certificate of Analysis. For the most demanding applications (single-cell IF, proximity ligation), Epitope affinity purified purity is the recommended minimum standard.

What it means: This antibody has been experimentally validated for 3 applications: Western Blot, IF/ICC, IHC (Frozen).

Why it matters:

• Western Blot
• IF/ICC
• IHC (Frozen)
• Each listed application represents an independently optimized protocol — not a theoretical prediction — giving you confidence that the antibody will perform reliably when used at the recommended conditions for that technique.

How to interpret here: Select the application that matches your assay (Western Blot, IF/ICC, IHC (Frozen)) and refer to the datasheet for the validated dilution range specific to each technique. Using this antibody outside the listed validated applications requires independent optimization and performance verification.