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Products_type
Antibody
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Products_short_name
[GFAP]
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Products_name_syn
[Mouse Anti-Human GFAP - Biotin; Mouse Anti-Human GFAP]
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Other_names
[glial fibrillary acidic protein; Glial fibrillary acidic protein; glial fibrillary acidic protein; glial fibrillary acidic protein]
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Other_gene_names
[GFAP; GFAP; FLJ45472; GFAP]
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Clonality
Monoclonal
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Clone
[SB61b1]
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Reactivity
Human
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Specificity
Reacts with human GFAP (~ 50 kDa)1 Glial Fibrillary Acid Protein (GFAP) was discovered by Bignami et al 2 as a major fibrous protein of multiple sclerosis plaques. It was subsequently found to be a member of the 10 nm or intermediate filament protein family, specifically the intermediate filament protein family Class III, which also includes peripherin, desmin and vimentin. GFAP 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.3 Many types of brain tumors, presumably of astrocytic origin, heavily express GFAP. In addition, neural stem cells frequently strongly express GFAP. It is also found in the lens epithelium, Kupffer cells of the liver, in some cells of salivary tumors, and has been reported in erythrocytes. Therefore, antibodies to GFAP are very useful as markers of astrocytic cells and neural stem cells, and for distinguishing neoplasms of astrocytic origin from other neoplasms in the central nervous system. Although its function is not fully understood, GFAP protein is probably involved in controlling the shape and movement of astrocytes. The protein may also play a significant role in the interactions of astrocytes with other cells, which are required for the formation and maintenance of the myelin layer that covers nerve cells. Additionally, GFAP may assist in maintaining the protective blood-brain barrier. In adults, GFAP levels increase as a result of the proliferation of astrocytes that occurs in response to a variety of physical, chemical and etiological insults, including Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy and multiple sclerosis. Alexander's disease was recently shown to be caused by point mutations in the protein-coding region of the GFAP gene.4 All forms of Alexander's disease are characterized by the presence of Rosenthal fibers, which are GFAP-containing cytoplasmic inclusions found in astrocytes.
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Form
Biotin (BIOT) Conjugate
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Storage_stability
The purified (UNLB) antibody is supplied as 0.5 mg purified immunoglobulin in 1.0 mL of 100 mM borate buffered saline, pH 8.0; store at 2-8 degree C. HRP conjugate is supplied in 1.0 mL of stock solution in 50% glycerol/50% phosphate buffered saline, pH.7.4. No preservative added. Store at 2-8 degree C or long-term at -20 degree C. The biotin (BIOT) conjugate is supplied as 0.5 mg in 1.0 mL PBS/NaN3. Store at 2-8 degree C. Reagents are stable for the period shown on the label if stored as directed.
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Tested_application
Enzyme-Linked-Immunosorbent-Assay (ELISA) Immunoblotting Immunocytochemistry
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Description
This antibody needs to be stored at + 4°C in a fridge short term in a concentrated dilution. Freeze thaw will destroy a percentage in every cycle and should be avoided. Antibody for research use.
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Test
MyBioSource supplies antibodies that are for research of human proteins. Mouse or mice from the Mus musculus species are used for production of mouse monoclonal antibodies or mabs and as research model for humans in your lab. Mouse are mature after 40 days for females and 55 days for males. The female mice are pregnant only 20 days and can give birth to 10 litters of 6-8 mice a year. Transgenic, knock-out, congenic and inbread strains are known for C57BL/6, A/J, BALB/c, SCID while the CD-1 is outbred as strain.
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Properties
Human proteins, cDNA and human recombinants are used in human reactive ELISA kits and to produce anti-human mono and polyclonal antibodies. Modern humans (Homo sapiens, primarily ssp. Homo sapiens sapiens). Depending on the epitopes used human ELISA kits can be cross reactive to many other species. Mainly analyzed are human serum, plasma, urine, saliva, human cell culture supernatants and biological samples.
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Latin name
Mus musculus
