Description

GFAP Mouse Monoclonal Antibody(REK0123)

Cat. No.

REK0123

Immunogen

 synthetic peptide coupled to KLH.

Concentration

1ug/ul

Specificity

The GFAP mouse monoclonal antibody can detect endogenous GFAP proteins.

MW

N/A

Substrate/Buffer

Phosphate buffered saline (PBS) with containing 0.02% sodium azide. pH 7.2.

Application

WB 1:5000 

 (Optimal dilutions should be determined by the end user)

Notes

GFAP is a member of the class III intermediate filament protein family. It is heavily, and specifically, expressed in astrocytes and certain other astroglia in the central nervous system, in satellite cells in peripheral ganglia, and in non myelinating Schwann cells in peripheral nerves. In addition, neural stem cells frequently strongly express GFAP. Antibodies to GFAP are therefore very useful as markers of astrocytic cells. In addition many types of brain tumor, presumably derived from astrocytic cells, heavily express GFAP. GFAP is also found in the lens epithelium, Kupffer cells of the liver, in some cells in salivary tumors and has been reported in erythrocytes.   

Storage

Shipped at 4°C. Store at +4°C short term (1-2 weeks). Upon delivery aliquot. Store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid freeze / thaw cycle.

Purity

Immunogen affinity purified

Clonality

Monoclonal

Isotype

IgG1

Alternative names

Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein antibody, Astrocyte antibody, Intermediate filament protein antibody