Antibodies for Multiplex Immunofluorescence (mIF)

Multiplexed immunofluorescence (mIF) is a powerful technique for investigating complex biological systems and cellular interactions. It allows researchers to simultaneously detect multiple targets within a single tissue, providing a deeper understanding of cellular dynamics, spatial relationships, and biomarker expression patterns.

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Multiplex Immunofluorescence (mIF) on COMET™

The COMET platform from Lunaphore, is a fully-automated, high-throughput, spatial biology platform that performs sequential immunofluorescence (seqIF™) through staining, imaging, and elution cycles. It offers the unique flexibility to work with off-the-shelf, non-conjugated primary antibodies. 

Featured Multiplex IF Antibodies Qualified on COMET

Figure 1. Detection of MUC1 in Human Pancreas Tumor via seqIF™ staining on COMET using Mouse Anti-Human MUC1, Monoclonal Antibody (Catalog # MAB6298). Tissue was stained using the Alexa Fluor™ 647 Goat anti-Mouse IgG Secondary Antibody at 1:200 (yellow; Bio-Techne Spatial Catalog # DR647MS) and counterstained with DAPI (blue; Bio-Techne Spatial Catalog # DR100). Specific staining was localized to the membrane.

Figure 2. Detection of CEACAM-8 in Human Colon Cancer via seqIF™ staining on COMET using Mouse Anti-Human CEACAM-8, Monoclonal Antibody (Catalog # MAB4246). Tissue was stained using the Alexa Fluor™ 647 Goat anti-Mouse IgG Secondary Antibody at 1:200 (yellow; Bio-Techne Spatial Catalog # DR647MS) and counterstained with DAPI (blue; Bio-Techne Spatial Catalog # DR100). Specific staining was localized to the membrane.

Figure 3. Detection of DC-SIGN in Human Colon via seqIF™ staining on COMET using Mouse Anti-Human DC-SIGN, Monoclonal Antibody (Catalog # MAB161). Tissue was stained using the Alexa Fluor™ 647 Goat anti-Mouse IgG Secondary Antibody at 1:200 (yellow; Bio-Techne Spatial Catalog # DR647MS) and counterstained with DAPI (blue; Bio-Techne Spatial Catalog # DR100). Specific staining was localized to the membrane.

COMET Qualified mIF Antibodies

AIF-1/Iba1B7-1/CD80alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin (SMA) - VerifiedAquaporin-4
Arginase 1/ARG1B7-H3Bcl-2beta-Actin
Beta-cateninBOB1CD10/NeprilysinCD11b (human) - Verified
CD11b (mouse)CD11c (human)CD11c (mouse)CD14
CD163 (human) - VerifiedCD163 (mouse)CD16a/Fc gamma Receptor IIIACD16b/Fc gamma Receptor IIIB
CD19CD20CD206/MMRCD209/DC-SIGN
CD21CD3 epsilonCD31/PECAM-1 (human)CD31/PECAM-1 (mouse)
CD34 (human) - VerifiedCD34 (mouse)CD39CD3e (human)
CD3e (mouse)CD4 (human)CD4 (mouse)CD44
CD45 (human)CD45 (mouse)CD45RACD68/SR-D1 (human)
CD68/SR-D1 (mouse)CD69CD7CD73  - Verified
CD79ACD8 (human)CD8 (mouse)CEACAM8/CD66b
c-MycCollagen I (human)Collagen I (mouse)Collagen IV  - Verified
CTLA-4CXCL12/SDF-1CXCR7/RDC-1Cyclin D1
CytokeratinCytokeratin 7Cytokeratin 8Desmin
DPPIV/CD26E-Cadherin - VerifiedEpCAM/TROP-1 (human)EpCAM/TROP-1 (mouse)
ErbB2/Her2F4/80Fas Ligand/TNFSF6Fibrinogen
Fibroblast Activation Protein alpha/FAPFibronectinFOXP3GATA-3
Gelsolin/GSNGFAP (human)GFAP (mouse)Granzyme B
HLA-DRIDO-1IgDIgM
IRF4Kappa IgKi67LAG-3
Lambda IgLMO2MAP2 (human)MAP2 (mouse)
MHC Class I/HLA-ABCMUC1MUC5ACNa+/K+ ATPase
NCAM-1/CD56 (human)NCAM-1/CD56 (mouse)NG2/MCSPNeprilysin/CD10
P2Y12/P2RY12p53p62Pan-cadherin - Verified
Pax5/BSAPPD-1PD-L1 (human)PD-L1 (mouse)
PerforinPhospho-ERK1/ERK2Phospho-GSK3APodoplanin
RBFOX3/NeuN (human)RBFOX3/NeuN (mouse)S100A4 (mouse)S100B
SLC22A2/OCT2SOX10SOX11SOX2
STING/TMEM173T-bet/TBX21TIM-3VCAM-1/CD106
VEGFR2/KDR/Flk-1 (mouse)VEGFR3/Flt-4 - VerifiedVimentin  (human) - VerifiedVimentin (mouse) - Verified
VISTA/B7-H5/PD-1HvWF-A2  

Table 1. List of COMET Qualified Antibodies.

Antibody Testing Process on COMET

The antibody validation process on COMET includes the antibody qualification process for protocol optimization, with a focus on assessing specificity, sensitivity, and elution efficiency using positive control tissue. R&D Systems™, by Bio-Techne, IHC validated antibodies have already undergone a rigorous process to be added to the catalog.  Antibody qualification process for COMET involves several key aspects as shown in Figure 4.

Illustration showing antibody testing process for mIF on COMET with descriptions of antibody sensitivity and specificity

Figure 4. Steps of Antibody Testing Process on COMET.

Multiplex IF (mIF) validated antibodies with a COMET application validation are taken through the qualification or verification process listed above. This rigorous testing process R&D Systems and Novus antibodies deliver high-quality and specific staining on the COMET platform.  R&D Systems COMET tested antibodies are also in the Panel Builder and added to the expanding COMET marker database.

Explore our curated selection of antibodies and take your spatial biology studies to new heights. All R&D Systems antibodies are provided in conjugation-ready format, free from BSA and Azide. Find our growing list of spatial biology tested antibodies from Novus Biologicals and R&D Systems below.

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TargetPlatformCatalog NumberExternal Data LinkOMAP_ID
ABCA3Cell DIVE™NBP1-89310CitationOMAP-7
AGERCell DIVE™AF1145CitationOMAP-7
APP / β AmyloidNanostring GeoMx® DSPNBP2-13075AF647Data Image 
BST2 / CD317IMC (Hyperion™ and Hyperion Xti™)DDX0390P-100Citation 
CD11bNanostring GeoMx® DSPNB110-89474AF647Data Image 
CD161 / NK1.1IMC (Hyperion™ and Hyperion Xti™)NB100-77528Citation 
CD20Nanostring GeoMx® DSPNBP2-47840AF647Data Image 
CD20Nanostring GeoMx® DSPNBP2-47840AF594Data Image 
CD20Nanostring GeoMx® DSPNBP2-47840AF488Data Image 
CD3Nanostring GeoMx® DSPNBP2-54392AF647Data Image 
CD3Nanostring GeoMx® DSPNBP2-54392AF594Data Image 
CD3Nanostring GeoMx® DSPNBP2-54392AF532Data Image 
CD3Nanostring GeoMx® DSPNBP2-54392AF488Data Image 
CD4SIMSNBP2-25199Citation 
CD4Canopy CellScapeFAB8165GCitation 
CD68Nanostring GeoMx® DSPNBP2-34587AF488Data Image 
CD68Nanostring GeoMx® DSPNBP2-34587AF594Data Image 
CD68Nanostring GeoMx® DSPNBP2-34587AF647Data Image 
CD68Nanostring GeoMx® DSPNBP2-34587AF532Data Image 
CD69IMC (Hyperion™ and Hyperion Xti™)NBP1-51607Data Image 
CD7IMC (Hyperion™ and Hyperion Xti™)NBP2-37368Data Image 
CHGACODEXNBP2-34674Citation 1Citation 2OMAP-2, OMAP-6, OMAP-13
C-Kit / CD117Nanostring GeoMx® DSPNBP2-90037AF647Data Image 
CPS1SIMSNBP3-08970CitationOMAP-5
CTSLCell DIVE™NB100-1775CitationOMAP-7
CXCL13IBEXAF801Citation 1, Citation 2OMAP-1
CXCR6IBEXFAB2145RCitation 
ELA2 / Neutrophil ElastaseNanostring GeoMx® DSPMAB9167AF594Data Image 
ELA2 / Neutrophil ElastaseNanostring GeoMx® DSPMAB9167AF488Data Image 
FibronectinIBEXNBP2-22113AF532Citation 
GCGCODEXMAB12491CitationOMAP-6
GfapNanostring GeoMx® DSPNBP1-05197AF647Data Image 
GfapNanostring GeoMx® DSPNBP1-05197AF594Data Image 
GfapNanostring GeoMx® DSPNBP1-05197AF532Data Image 
GfapNanostring GeoMx® DSPNBP1-05197AF488Data Image 
GfapNanostring GeoMx® DSPNBP2-33184AF647Data Image 
GfapNanostring GeoMx® DSPNBP2-33184DL594Data Image 
GfapNanostring GeoMx® DSPNBP2-33184AF532Data Image 
GfapNanostring GeoMx® DSPNBP2-33184AF488Data Image 
GfapNanostring GeoMx® DSPNBP2-34413AF647Data Image 
GHRLCODEXMAB8200CitationOMAP-13
GP2CODEXNBP2-75781CitationOMAP-13
HAVCR1CODEXMAB1750CitationOMAP-9
HLA-GIMC (Hyperion™ and Hyperion Xti™)NB110-55297 OMAP-8
ITLN1CODEXAF4254CitationOMAP-2
KRT (Pan-Cytokeratin)Nanostring GeoMx® DSPNBP2-33200AF594Data Image 
KRT (Pan-Cytokeratin)Nanostring GeoMx® DSPNBP2-33200AF488Data Image 
KRT8CODEXNBP2-34501CitationOMAP-9
KRT8/18 (Cytokeratin)Nanostring GeoMx® DSPNBP2-34655AF594Data Image 
Laminin (Pan-Laminin)Nanostring GeoMx® DSPNB300-144AF532Data Image 
Laminin (Pan-Laminin)Nanostring GeoMx® DSPNB300-144AF488Data Image 
Laminin (Pan-Laminin)Nanostring GeoMx® DSPNB300-144AF594Data Image 
Laminin (Pan-Laminin)Nanostring GeoMx® DSPNB300-144AF647Data Image 
Lgr5Nanostring GeoMx® DSPNBP1-28904AF594Data Image 
LRP2CODEXMAB9578CitationOMAP-9
LUMIBEXAF2846Citation 1Citation 2OMAP-1, OMAP-11
LYVE1IBEX, Cell DIVE™, IMC (Hyperion™ and Hyperion Xti™), CODEXAF2089Citation 1Citation 2Citation 3Citation 4, Citation 5OMAP-1, OMAP-4OMAP-7OMAP-8OMAP-13
MMR/CD206IMC (Hyperion™ and Hyperion Xti™)AF2535Citation 
MRC1CODEXAF2534CitationOMAP-9
MUC1Nanostring GeoMx® DSPNBP2-47888AF594Data Image 
MUC2CODEXNB120-11197CitationOMAP-2
NefhNanostring GeoMx® DSPNB500-416AF594Data Image 
NEFHNanostring GeoMx® DSPNB500-416AF647Data Image 
NefhNanostring GeoMx® DSPNB500-416AF488Data Image 
NefhNanostring GeoMx® DSPNB500-416AF532Data Image 
NOS2Cell DIVE™NBP2-22119CitationOMAP-7
OCLNNanostring GeoMx® DSPNBP3-08879AF594Data Image 
OCLNNanostring GeoMx® DSPNBP3-08879AF647Data Image 
p53IBEXNB200-103PECitation 
PECAM1IMC (Hyperion™ and Hyperion Xti™)NB600-562 OMAP-8
Perilipin IMC (Hyperion™ and Hyperion Xti™)NB110-40760Data Image 
PODXLCODEXAF1658CitationOMAP-9
PPYCODEXMAB62971CitationOMAP-13
SPARCIBEXAF941Citation 1Citation 2OMAP-1, OMAP-11
SSTCODEXNBP2-37447Citation 1Citation 2OMAP-6OMAP-13
SYPCODEXNBP1-47483CitationOMAP-2
TGF-beta 1IMC (Hyperion™ and Hyperion Xti™)NBP1-80289Data Image 
UMODCODEXAF5144CitationOMAP-9

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