What is the best protocol to stain kisspeptin in the mouse brain?

22 October 2020 0 5K Report

Dear all,

Have you ever used kisspeptin antibody antiserum AC566 rabbit anti mouse? I wanto to try immunfluorescence on the mouse brain tissue but I don't have much expereince with this method. I'm looking for the best protocol that provides satisfying results.

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