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CoraLite® Plus 488-conjugated GFAP Polyclonal antibody
GFAP Polyclonal Antibody for IF-P
Host / Isotype
Rabbit / IgG
Reactivity
human, mouse, rat
Applications
IF-P
Conjugate
CoraLite® Plus 488 Fluorescent Dye
Cat no : CL488-23935
Synonyms
Validation Data Gallery
Tested Applications
| Positive IF-P detected in | rat brain tissue |
Recommended dilution
| Application | Dilution |
|---|---|
| Immunofluorescence (IF)-P | IF-P : 1:50-1:500 |
| It is recommended that this reagent should be titrated in each testing system to obtain optimal results. | |
| Sample-dependent, Check data in validation data gallery. | |
Product Information
CL488-23935 targets GFAP in IF-P applications and shows reactivity with human, mouse, rat samples.
| Tested Reactivity | human, mouse, rat |
| Host / Isotype | Rabbit / IgG |
| Class | Polyclonal |
| Type | Antibody |
| Immunogen | GFAP fusion protein Ag20853 相同性解析による交差性が予測される生物種 |
| Full Name | glial fibrillary acidic protein |
| Calculated molecular weight | 432 aa, 50 kDa |
| Observed molecular weight | 45-50 kDa |
| GenBank accession number | BC013596 |
| Gene symbol | GFAP |
| Gene ID (NCBI) | 2670 |
| RRID | AB_2919197 |
| Conjugate | CoraLite® Plus 488 Fluorescent Dye |
| Excitation/Emission maxima wavelengths | 493 nm / 522 nm |
| Form | Liquid |
| Purification Method | Antigen affinity purification |
| Storage Buffer | PBS with 50% Glycerol, 0.05% Proclin300, 0.5% BSA, pH 7.3. |
| Storage Conditions | Store at -20°C. Avoid exposure to light. Stable for one year after shipment. Aliquoting is unnecessary for -20oC storage. |
Background Information
Function
GFAP (Glial fibrillary acidic protein) is a type III intermediate filament (IF) protein specific to the central nervous system (CNS). GFAP is one of the main components of the intermediate filament network in astrocytes and has been proposed as playing a role in cell migration, cell motility, maintaining mechanical strength, and in mitosis.
Tissue specificity
GFAP is expressed in central nervous system cells, predominantly in astrocytes. GFAP is commonly used as an astrocyte marker. However, GFAP is also present in peripheral glia and in non-CNS cells, including fibroblasts, chondrocytes, lymphocytes, and liver stellate cells (PMID: 21219963).
Involvement in disease
Mutations in GFAP lead to Alexander disease (OMIM: 203450), an autosomal dominant CNS disorder. The mutations present in affected individuals are thought to be gain-of-function.
Upregulation of GFAP is a hallmark of reactive astrocytes, in which GFAP is present in hypertrophic cellular processes. Reactive astrogliosis is present in many neurological disorders, such as stroke, various neurodegenerative diseases (including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease), and neurotrauma.
Isoforms
Astrocytes express 10 different isoforms of GFAP that differ in the rod and tail domains (PMID: 25726916), which means that they differ in molecular size. Isoform expression varies during the development and across different subtypes of astrocytes. Not all isoforms are upregulated in reactive astrocytes.
Post-translational modifications
Intermediate filament proteins are regulated by phosphorylation. Six phosphorylation sites have been identified in GFAP protein, at least some of which are reported to control filament assembly (PMID: 21219963).
Cellular localization
GFAP localizes to intermediate filaments and stains well in astrocyte cellular processes.
Protocols
| Product Specific Protocols | |
|---|---|
| IF protocol for CL Plus 488 GFAP antibody CL488-23935 | Download protocol |
| Standard Protocols | |
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| Click here to view our Standard Protocols |
