Does anyone do IF for the MBNL1 protein, and if so, can you recommend a good antibody and protocol for fresh frozen muscle biopsies?

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I am using snap frozen muscle biopsies and am using a non-commercial antibody currently but would like to start buying a commercial antibody.

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