
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded human kidney stained with Occludin Recombinant Mouse Monoclonal Antibody (rOCLN/8776). Inset: PBS instead of primary antibody; secondary only negative control.

Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded human kidney stained with Occludin Recombinant Mouse Monoclonal Antibody (rOCLN/8776). HIER: Tris/EDTA, pH9.0, 45min. 2°C: HRP-polymer, 30min. DAB, 5min.
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