The immunogen for this antibody has not been sequenced, but sample sequences can be found on the NCBI website. The sequence homology between the human protein sequence and the mouse protein sequence is 92.29%. Typically, for polyclonal antibodies, an 85% or greater homology ensures binding, indicating that this product should work for mice.
G9269
Anti-Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein Antibody
rabbit polyclonal
Synonym(s):
GFAP Antibody Sigma - Anti-Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein antibody produced in rabbit, Gfap Antibody Sigma, Anti-GFAP
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About This Item
Conjugate:
unconjugated
Clone:
polyclonal
Application:
ARR, IHC (p), WB
Citations:
409
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Product Name
Anti-Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein antibody produced in rabbit, IgG fraction of antiserum, buffered aqueous solution
biological source
rabbit
Quality Level
conjugate
unconjugated
antibody form
IgG fraction of antiserum
antibody product type
primary antibodies
clone
polyclonal
form
buffered aqueous solution
species reactivity
rat, human
packaging
antibody small pack of 25 μL
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General description
The GFAP (glial fibrillary acidic protein) gene encodes an intermediate protein filament-III (50kDa). It is localized particularly to the astrocytes and non-myelinating Schwann cells of the central and peripheral nervous system, respectively.
Immunogen
GFAP from human brain
Application
Anti-Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein antibody produced in rabbit is suitable for:
- immunohistochemical staining at a working dilution of 1:400 using rat brain sections
- immunohistochemical staining of human brain tumor tissue specimens to identify the cells expressing AQP4 (Aquaporin-4)
- immunofluorescence using brain section from mice
Biochem/physiol Actions
Glial fibrillary acidic protein may be used as a marker for distinguishing astrocytes from other glial cells during development of the central nervous system. GFAP is responsible for maintaining the structure of glial cells. It also offers mechanical strength and support to the surrounding neurons and blood brain barrier. Defects in this gene causes Alexander disease, indicated by Rosenthal fibers deposition. It is a rare disorder of astrocytes in the central nervous system. Increased GFAP expression indicates astrogliosis, a sign of neurodegeneration and neuroinflammation.
The product reacts specifically with GFAP and labels astrocytes, glial cells and glial cell derived tumors in immunohistochemical staining. The antibody reacts with glial specific antigen in alcohol or formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded human or animal tissue sections.
Physical form
Solution in 0.01 M phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4, containing 15 mM sodium azide
Preparation Note
Store at 2-8 °C up to one month. For extended storage, solution may be frozen in working aliquots. Repeated freezing and thawing, or storage in "frost-free" freezers, is not recommended. If slight turbidity occurs upon prolonged storage, clarify by centrifugation before use.
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S Saadoun et al.
Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry, 72(2), 262-265 (2002-01-18)
Aquaporin-4 (AQP4) is a highly conserved water channel protein. In rats, AQP4 is expressed in astrocyte foot processes and is important in brain water homeostasis. AQP4 expression has not been investigated in non-neoplastic human brain or oedematous brain tumours, where
Induction of glial fibrillary acidic protein expression in astrocytes by nitric oxide
Brahmachari S, et al.
The Journal of Neuroscience, 26(18), 4930-4939 (2006)
David Piccin et al.
Stem cells (Dayton, Ohio), 29(3), 528-538 (2011-03-23)
Neural stem cells comprise a small population of subependymal cells in the adult brain that divide asymmetrically under baseline conditions to maintain the stem cell pool and divide symmetrically in response to injury to increase their numbers. Using in vivo
Glial fibrillary acidic protein: from intermediate filament assembly and gliosis to neurobiomarker
Yang Z and Wang K K
Trends in Neurosciences, 38(6), 364-374 (2015)
Dana M Niedowicz et al.
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Mid-life obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) confer a modest, increased risk for Alzheimer's disease (AD), though the underlying mechanisms are unknown. We have created a novel mouse model that recapitulates features of T2DM and AD by crossing morbidly
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| SKU | GTIN |
|---|---|
| G9269-1ML | 04061833650141 |
| G9269-.2ML | 04061833650134 |
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