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Myelin Basic Protein Antigen from human brain

≥95% (SDS-PAGE)

Synonym(s):

Myelin Antigen, Myelin Basic Protein

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About This Item

MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.32

biological source

human brain

Quality Level

Assay

≥95% (SDS-PAGE)

form

lyophilized powder

technique(s)

ELISA: suitable

UniProt accession no.

storage temp.

−20°C

Gene Information

human ... MBP(4155)

General description

Myelin basic protein (MBP) is an 18.5kDa protein encoded by the gene mapped to human chromosome 18q22qter. MBP is a major component of myelin sheath and is highly expressed in central nervous system (CNS).

Application

Myelin basic protein antigen from human brain has been used in enzyme-linked immunosorbent spot assays.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Myelin basic protein (MBP) plays a vital role in formation of myelin sheath and is associated with the various neurological disorders. MBP function as an antigenic target in autoimmune disease experimental allergic encephalomyelitis (EAE). It also has a crucial role to play in human demyelinating diseases including multiple sclerosis (MS). MBP plays an essential role in cytoskeletal turnover and membrane extension. Additionally, it is also involved in Fyn-mediated signaling pathways, sequestration of phosphoinositides and regulation of calcium homoeostasis.
Determined using polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies against MBP.

Physical form

Lyophilized from 10mM HCl.

Other Notes

Blood samples from donors were tested and found to be negative for HBsAg, HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies, HCV.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Localization of the human myelin basic protein gene (MBP) to region 18q22----qter by in situ hybridization.
Saxe DF
Cytogenetics and Cell Genetics, 39(4), 246-249 (1985)
Distinct T cell signatures define subsets of patients with multiple sclerosis.
Johnson MC
Neurology? neuroimmunology & neuroinflammation, 3(5), e278-e278 (2016)
MyelStones: the executive roles of myelin basic protein in myelin assembly and destabilization in multiple sclerosis.
Vassall KA
The Biochemical Journal, 472(1), 17-32 (2015)

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