Western blot – alpha-synuclein

By Michael Hurley, PhD
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Output Details

Description
This protocol describes how to detect alpha-synuclein in protein derived from STC-1 cells by western blot using DAB/peroxidase or ECL to visualise the bands.
Identifier (DOI)
10.17504/protocols.io.bp2l69pqdlqe/v1
Tags
  • Alpha-synuclein
  • DAB staining
  • Other
  • Western Blot
Team
Team Schapira
Program
Collaborative Research Network
Theme
Neuro-Immune Interactions

Meet the Authors

  • Michael Hurley, PhD

    Key Personnel: Team Schapira, 

    University College London

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