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AB5613P

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Anti-Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor Antibody, pro

Chemicon®, from rabbit

Synonym(s):

Prepro-Abrineurin, Pro-Abrineurin, Prepro-BDNF, Pro-BDNF, Prepro-Brain-derived neurotrophic factor, Pro-Brain-derived neurotrophic factor

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352203
eCl@ss:
32160702
NACRES:
NA.41

biological source

rabbit

Quality Level

antibody form

affinity isolated antibody

antibody product type

primary antibodies

clone

polyclonal

purified by

affinity chromatography

species reactivity

mouse, rat, human

manufacturer/tradename

Chemicon®

technique(s)

immunohistochemistry: suitable
western blot: suitable

UniProt accession no.

shipped in

dry ice

target post-translational modification

unmodified

Gene Information

human ... BDNF(627)

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General description

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (UniProt P23560; also known as Abrineurin, BDNF, Neurotrophin) is encoded by the BDNF (also known as BULN2) gene (Gene ID 627) in human. BDNF is a member of the NGF family of neurotrophic factors (also named neurotrophins) that are required for the differentiation and survival of specific neuronal subpopulations in both the central as well as the peripheral nervous system. The neurotrophin family is comprised of at least four proteins including NGF, BDNF, NT3, and NT4/5. BDNF mediates its neurotrophic properties by signaling through the high affinity cell surface receptor gp145/trkB. BDNF is initially produced with a signal peptide (a.a. 1-18) and a propeptide (a.a. 19-128) sequence, the removal of which yields the mature BDNF (a.a. 129-247).

Specificity

This polyclonal antibody detects prepro- and pro-BDNF, as well as prepro-/pro-BDNF-derived N-terminal fragments that contain the propeptide sequence (a.a. 19-128), but not mature BDNF or C-terminal fragments without the propeptide sequence. No cross-reactivity to other proneurotrophins.

Immunogen

Epitope: Propeptide.
KLH-conjugated linear peptide corresponding to a region within human BDNF propeptide sequence.

Application

Anti-Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor Antibody, pro is an antibody proBDNF for use in Immunohistochemistry and Western Blotting.
Research Category
Neuroscience
Research Sub Category
Neurochemistry & Neurotrophins

Neuroinflammation & Pain
Western blot: 1:2,000

Immunohistochemistry: 1:2,000

Optimal working dilutions must be determined by the end user.

Target description

~35 kDa (glycosylated prepro-/pro-BDNF), ~50-65 kDa (glycosylated prepro-/pro-BDNF dimer), and ~26-28 kDa (non-glycosylated prepro/pro-BDNF or glycosylated prepro-/pro-BDNF N-terminal fragments) observed. Target bands appear larger than the calculated molecular weights of 27.82/28.87/29.82/37.12/31.12 kDa (human prepro-BDNF isoform 1/2/3/4/5) and 25.77/26.82/27.77/35.07/29.06 kDa (human pro-BDNF isoform 1/2/3/4/5) due to glycosylation and/or dimerization. Uncharacterized band(s) may appear in some lysates.

Physical form

Lyophilized from 10 mM PBS. Reconstitute with 20 μL of sterile distilled water.

Storage and Stability

Maintain lyophilized material at -20°C for up to 6 months after date of receipt. After reconstitution maintain at -20°C undiluted for up to 6 months. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. Glycerol (ACS grade or better) can be added (1:1) for additional stability.

Legal Information

CHEMICON is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Disclaimer

Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.

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Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Kevin K Caldwell et al.
Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior, 90(4), 614-624 (2008-06-19)
Prenatal ethanol exposure is associated with an increased incidence of depressive disorders in patient populations. However, the mechanisms that link prenatal ethanol exposure and depression are unknown. Several recent studies have implicated reduced brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels in the
Marion Rodier et al.
PloS one, 9(3), e92416-e92416 (2014-03-29)
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) through TrkB activation is central for brain functioning. Since the demonstration that plasmin is able to process pro-BDNF to mature BDNF and that these two forms have opposite effects on neuronal survival and plasticity, a particular
April P Neal et al.
Toxicological sciences : an official journal of the Society of Toxicology, 116(1), 249-263 (2010-04-09)
Lead (Pb(2+)) exposure is known to affect presynaptic neurotransmitter release in both in vivo and cell culture models. However, the precise mechanism by which Pb(2+) impairs neurotransmitter release remains unknown. In the current study, we show that Pb(2+) exposure during
Oscar V Torres et al.
The international journal of neuropsychopharmacology, 21(3), 281-290 (2017-11-23)
The continuing epidemic of methamphetamine addiction has prompted research aimed at understanding striatal dysfunctions potentially associated with long-term methamphetamine use. Here, we investigated transcriptional and translational alterations in the expression of neurotrophic factors in the rat striatum at 30 days
Hayat Banoujaafar et al.
The European journal of neuroscience, 44(5), 2226-2235 (2016-06-17)
Scientific evidence continues to demonstrate a link between endothelial function and cognition. Besides, several studies have identified a complex interplay between nitric oxide (NO) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a neurotrophin largely involved in cognition. Therefore, this study investigated the

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