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AB1534

Sigma-Aldrich

Anti-Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor Antibody

serum, Chemicon®

Synonym(s):

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

serum

antibody product type

primary antibodies

clone

polyclonal

species reactivity

rat, human, mouse

manufacturer/tradename

Chemicon®

technique(s)

ELISA: suitable
immunohistochemistry: suitable
western blot: suitable

suitability

not suitable for activity/function inhibition

NCBI accession no.

UniProt accession no.

shipped in

wet ice

target post-translational modification

unmodified

Gene Information

human ... BDNF(627)

General description

Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) is a secreted protein that promotes the survival of neuronal populations that are all located either in the central nervous system or directly connected to it. It is a major regulator of synaptic transmission and plasticity at adult synapses in many regions of the CNS. The versatility of BDNF is emphasized by its contribution to a range of adaptive neuronal responses including long-term potentiation (LTP), long-term depression (LTD), certain forms of short-term synaptic plasticity, as well as homeostatic regulation of intrinsic neuronal excitability. It is induced by cortical neurons, and is necessary for survival of striatal neurons in the brain. Expression of this gene is reduced in both Alzheimer’s and Huntington disease patients. BDNF may play a role in the regulation of stress response and in the biology of mood disorders. BDNF exists as monomers or homodimers and binds to TRKB/NTRK2 receptors.

Specificity

Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF). By dot blot the antibody shows less than 0.1% cross reactivity with recombinant human NT3, NT4/5 or mouse NGF.

Immunogen

A 10 amino acid peptide corresponding to the amino-terminal of mouse Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) coupled to ovalbumin.

Application

Immunohistochemistry:
1:1000-1:2000 dilution of a previous lot was used in immunohistochemistry (see suggested protocol).

ELISA:
1:1000-1:2000 dilution of a previous lot was used in ELISA.

Bioassay:
Does not inhibit BDNF biological activity.

Optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user.
Research Category
Neuroscience
Research Sub Category
Neurochemistry & Neurotrophins

Neuroinflammation & Pain
This Anti-Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor Antibody is validated for use in ELISA, IH, WB for the detection of Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor.

Quality

Evaluated by Western Blot on mouse brain lysates.

Western Blot Analysis:
1:500 dilution of this antibody detected BDNF on 10 µg of mouse brain lysates.

Target description

18 kDa, with a homodimer at ~27-30 kDa

Physical form

Rabbit polyclonal antiserum in buffer containing no preservatives. Lyophilized. Reconstitute with 50 μL of sterile distilled water.
Unpurified

Storage and Stability

Maintain lyophilized material at -20 to -70°C for up to 12 months after date of receipt. After reconstitution maintain at -20°C in undiluted aliquots for up to 6 months. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.

Analysis Note

Control
Brain tissue

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

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

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

does not flash

Flash Point(C)

does not flash


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