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Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] - Loading Control (ab181603) is a rabbit monoclonal antibody that is used to detect GAPDH in Western Blot, Flow Cytometry (Intra), Flow Cytometry, IHC-P, ICC/IF. Suitable for African green monkey, Chicken, Cow, Dog, Human, Mouse, Rat samples.



- Using biophysical QC, antibody identity is confirmed at a molecular level for unrivalled batch-batch consistency

-Over 200 publications


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  • Western blot - Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] - Loading Control (AB181603), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] - Loading Control (AB181603), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] - Loading Control (AB181603), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] - Loading Control (AB181603), expandable thumbnail

Publications

Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Host species
Rabbit
Storage buffer

Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide
Constituents: 59% PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA

Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal

Immunogen

  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Reactivity data

Select an application
Product promiseTestedExpectedPredictedNot recommended
WBICC/IFFlow Cyt (Intra)IHC-P
Human
Tested
Tested
Tested
Tested
Mouse
Tested
Expected
Expected
Tested
Rat
Tested
Expected
Expected
Tested
African green monkey
Tested
Expected
Expected
Expected
Chicken
Tested
Expected
Expected
Expected
Cow
Tested
Expected
Expected
Expected
Dog
Tested
Expected
Expected
Expected
Monkey
Predicted
Predicted
Predicted
Predicted
Vervet monkey
Not recommended
Expected
Expected
Expected

Tested
Tested

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
1/10000
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Species
Rat
Dilution info
1/10000
Notes

-

Species
Cow
Dilution info
1/10000
Notes

-

Species
Chicken
Dilution info
1/10000
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Species
Dog
Dilution info
1/10000
Notes

-

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/10000
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Species
African green monkey
Dilution info
1/10000
Notes

-

Predicted
Predicted

Species
Monkey
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Not recommended
Not recommended

Species
Vervet monkey
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/250
Notes

-

Expected
Expected

Species
Dog
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Species
African green monkey
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
1/250
Notes

-

Species
Rat
Dilution info
1/250
Notes

-

Species
Chicken
Dilution info
1/250
Notes

-

Species
Cow
Dilution info
1/250
Notes

-

Species
Vervet monkey
Dilution info
1/250
Notes

-

Predicted
Predicted

Species
Monkey
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/200
Notes

ab172730 - Rabbit monoclonal IgG, is suitable for use as an isotype control with this antibody.

Expected
Expected

Species
African green monkey
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
1/200
Notes

ab172730 - Rabbit monoclonal IgG, is suitable for use as an isotype control with this antibody.

Species
Rat
Dilution info
1/200
Notes

ab172730 - Rabbit monoclonal IgG, is suitable for use as an isotype control with this antibody.

Species
Chicken
Dilution info
1/200
Notes

ab172730 - Rabbit monoclonal IgG, is suitable for use as an isotype control with this antibody.

Species
Cow
Dilution info
1/200
Notes

ab172730 - Rabbit monoclonal IgG, is suitable for use as an isotype control with this antibody.

Species
Dog
Dilution info
1/200
Notes

ab172730 - Rabbit monoclonal IgG, is suitable for use as an isotype control with this antibody.

Species
Vervet monkey
Dilution info
1/200
Notes

ab172730 - Rabbit monoclonal IgG, is suitable for use as an isotype control with this antibody.

Predicted
Predicted

Species
Monkey
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
1/500
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Species
Rat
Dilution info
1/500
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/500
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Expected
Expected

Species
African green monkey
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Species
Chicken
Dilution info
1/500
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Species
Cow
Dilution info
1/500
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Species
Dog
Dilution info
1/500
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Species
Vervet monkey
Dilution info
1/500
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Predicted
Predicted

Species
Monkey
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

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Target data

Function

Has both glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase and nitrosylase activities, thereby playing a role in glycolysis and nuclear functions, respectively (PubMed:11724794, PubMed:3170585). Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase is a key enzyme in glycolysis that catalyzes the first step of the pathway by converting D-glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate (G3P) into 3-phospho-D-glyceroyl phosphate (PubMed:11724794, PubMed:3170585). Modulates the organization and assembly of the cytoskeleton (By similarity). Facilitates the CHP1-dependent microtubule and membrane associations through its ability to stimulate the binding of CHP1 to microtubules (By similarity). Component of the GAIT (gamma interferon-activated inhibitor of translation) complex which mediates interferon-gamma-induced transcript-selective translation inhibition in inflammation processes (PubMed:23071094). Upon interferon-gamma treatment assembles into the GAIT complex which binds to stem loop-containing GAIT elements in the 3'-UTR of diverse inflammatory mRNAs (such as ceruplasmin) and suppresses their translation (PubMed:23071094). Also plays a role in innate immunity by promoting TNF-induced NF-kappa-B activation and type I interferon production, via interaction with TRAF2 and TRAF3, respectively (PubMed:23332158, PubMed:27387501). Participates in nuclear events including transcription, RNA transport, DNA replication and apoptosis (By similarity). Nuclear functions are probably due to the nitrosylase activity that mediates cysteine S-nitrosylation of nuclear target proteins such as SIRT1, HDAC2 and PRKDC (By similarity).

Alternative names

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Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] - Loading Control (ab181603) is a rabbit monoclonal antibody that is used to detect GAPDH in Western Blot, Flow Cytometry (Intra), Flow Cytometry, IHC-P, ICC/IF. Suitable for African green monkey, Chicken, Cow, Dog, Human, Mouse, Rat samples.



- Using biophysical QC, antibody identity is confirmed at a molecular level for unrivalled batch-batch consistency

-Over 200 publications

Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal
Immunogen
  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.
Clone number
EPR16884
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Concentration
Loading...

Storage

Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage duration
1-2 weeks
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Notes

What is this antibody validated in?


Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] - Loading Control (ab181603) is a rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Flow Cytometry (Intra), Flow Cytometry (Flow Cyt), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P), Immunocytochemistry/immunofluorescence (ICC/IF), in African green monkey, Chicken, Cow, Dog, Human, Mouse, Rat samples.

What is the molecular weight of GAPDH?


Anti-GAPDH [EPR16884] - Loading Control (ab181603) is often used as a loading control in Western blot. It specifically detects a band for GAPDH (UniProt: P16858) at a molecular weight of 36kDa.

Recommended positive controls


WB: HeLa, MDBK, COS-1, MDCK, UMNSAH/DF-1, Jurkat, C6 and NIH/3T3 whole cell lysates; Mouse brain and heart lysates; Rat brain, heart, kidney and spleen lysates; Human fetal brain, heart and kidney lysates.IHC-P: Human transitional cell carcinoma of bladder, Mouse spleen and Rat spleen tissues. ICC/IF: HeLa cells. Flow: Jurkat cells.

Trusted by the scientific community


Anti-GAPDH [EPR16884] - Loading Control (ab181603) was first used in a scientific publication in 2014 and has been cited over 200 times in peer-reviewed journals.

Reviewed by scientists


Anti-GAPDH [EPR16884] - Loading Control (ab181603) has over 5 independent reviews from customers.

Trial sizes available!


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We have a range of other formats of antibody clone [EPR16884] also available for your convenience:
ab181603, Carrier free - Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] - BSA and Azide free ab199554, Alexa Fluor® 647 - Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] ab204480, HRP - HRP Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] - Loading Control ab204481, Alexa Fluor® 594 - Alexa Fluor® 594 Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] ab206373, Alexa Fluor® 555 - Alexa Fluor® 555 Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] ab206629, PE - PE Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] ab209037



Patented technology
Our RabMAb® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMAb® patents.

What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:

  • - High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
  • - Improved sensitivity and specificity
  • - Long-term security of supply
  • - Animal-free batch production

For more information, read more on recombinant antibodies.

Supplementary info

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Activity summary

Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase commonly known as GAPDH is an enzyme involved in glycolysis. Its molecular weight (MW) is approximately 36 kDa. The protein is expressed ubiquitously in almost all tissues reflecting its essential role in energy production. GAPDH catalyzes the sixth step of glycolysis converting glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate into 13-bisphosphoglycerate. Due to its stable expression researchers often use GAPDH as a loading control in western blot experiments.

Biological function summary

GAPDH serves important metabolic functions beyond its enzymatic role in glycolysis. It functions as part of a multi-enzyme complex within the cytoplasm which facilitates efficient substrate channeling during glycolysis. Additionally GAPDH has non-glycolytic roles including involvement in nuclear processes like RNA export and DNA repair. Its ubiquitous presence across different cellular compartments indicates its multiple functions beyond metabolic pathways.

Pathways

GAPDH integrates into significant cellular functions like the glycolytic pathway and apoptotic pathways. In glycolysis GAPDH collaborates with enzymes like phosphoglycerate kinase forming a cohesive link in the energy conversion chain. Its participation in apoptotic pathways highlights GAPDH's involvement in cellular death processes interacting with proteins like Bcl-2 to influence apoptosis progression. These roles reinforce its presence in central metabolic and regulatory pathways.

Associated diseases and disorders

GAPDH has associations with neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. In neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease GAPDH’s altered enzymatic activity is frequently observed influencing cellular energy homeostasis. Moreover overexpression or aberrant regulation of GAPDH relates to cancer cell proliferation and metastasis implicating proteins like p53 in these pathways. The diverse functions and interactions of GAPDH emphasize its importance in both normal cellular function and disease states.

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  • Western blot - Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] - Loading Control (ab181603), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] - Loading Control (ab181603)

    Blocking/Dilution buffer: 5% NFDM/TBST.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] - Loading Control (ab181603) at 1/10000 dilution

    Lane 1: HeLa (Human epithelial cells from cervix adenocarcinoma) whole cell lysates at 20 µg

    Lane 2: MDBK (Bovine kidney cell line) whole cell lysates at 20 µg

    Lane 3: COS-1 (African green monkey kidney fibroblast-like cell line) whole cell lysates at 20 µg

    Lane 4: MDCK (Canine kidney cell line) whole cell lysates at 20 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG, (H+L),Peroxidase conjugated at 1/1000 dilution

    Predicted band size: 36 kDa

    Observed band size: 36 kDa

  • Western blot - Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] - Loading Control (ab181603), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] - Loading Control (ab181603)

    Blocking/Dilution buffer: 5% NFDM/TBST.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] - Loading Control (ab181603) at 1/50000 dilution

    Lane 1: UMNSAH/DF-1 (Transformed chicken embyronic fibroblast cells) whole cell lysates at 20 µg

    Lane 2: Jurkat (Human T cell leukemia cells from peripheral blood) whole cell lysates at 20 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG, (H+L),Peroxidase conjugated at 1/1000 dilution

    Predicted band size: 36 kDa

    Observed band size: 36 kDa

  • Western blot - Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] - Loading Control (ab181603), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] - Loading Control (ab181603)

    Blocking/Dilution buffer: 5% NFDM/TBST.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] - Loading Control (ab181603) at 1/10000 dilution

    Lane 1: Mouse brain lysate at 10 µg

    Lane 2: Mouse heart lysate at 10 µg

    Lane 3: Rat brain lysate at 10 µg

    Lane 4: Rat heart lysate at 10 µg

    Lane 5: Rat kidney lysate at 10 µg

    Lane 6: Rat spleen lysate at 10 µg

    Lane 7: C6 (Rat glial tumor cells) whole cell lysates at 10 µg

    Lane 8: NIH/3T3 (Mouse embyro fibroblast cells) whole cell lysates at 10 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG, (H+L),Peroxidase conjugated at 1/1000 dilution

    Predicted band size: 36 kDa

    Observed band size: 36 kDa

  • Western blot - Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] - Loading Control (ab181603), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] - Loading Control (ab181603)

    Blocking/Dilution buffer: 5% NFDM/TBST.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] - Loading Control (ab181603) at 1/10000 dilution

    Lane 1: Human fetal brain lysate at 10 µg

    Lane 2: Human fetal heart lysate at 10 µg

    Lane 3: Human fetal kidney lysate at 10 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: Anti-Rabbit IgG (HRP), specific to the non-reduced form of IgG at 1/1000 dilution

    Predicted band size: 36 kDa

    Observed band size: 36 kDa

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] - Loading Control (ab181603), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] - Loading Control (ab181603)

    Immunofluorescent analysis of 4% paraformaldehyde-fixed, 0.1% Triton X-100 permeabilized HeLa (Human epithelial cells from cervix adenocarcinoma) cells labeling GAPDH with ab181603 at 1/250 dilution, followed by Goat anti-rabbit IgG (Alexa Fluor® 488) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077) secondary antibody at 1/400 dilution (green). Cytoplasm and nuclear staining on HeLa cell line is observed. The nuclear counter stain is DAPI (blue). Tubulin is detected with Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Loading Control ab7291 (anti-Tubulin mouse mAb) at 1/500 dilution and Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594) preadsorbed ab150120 (AlexaFluor®594 Goat anti-Mouse secondary) at 1/500 dilution (red).
    The negative controls are as follows;
    1. ab181603 at 1/250 dilution followed by Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594) preadsorbed ab150120 (AlexaFluor®594 Goat anti-Mouse secondary) at 1/500 dilution.
    2. Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Loading Control ab7291 (anti-Tubulin mouse mAb) at 1/500 dilution followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077 (Alexa Fluor®488 Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L) at 1/400 dilution.

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] - Loading Control (ab181603), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] - Loading Control (ab181603)

    Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded Human transitional cell carcinoma of bladder tissue labeling GAPDH with ab181603 at 1/500 dilution, followed by prediluted HRP Polymer for Rabbit/Mouse IgG. Cytoplasmic and nucleus staining on the tumor cells of transitional cell carcinoma of Human bladder is observed. Counter stained with Hematoxylin.

    Negative control: Using PBS instead of primary ab, secondary ab is prediluted HRP Polymer for Rabbit/Mouse IgG.

    Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] - Loading Control (ab181603), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] - Loading Control (ab181603)

    Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded Mouse spleen tissue labeling GAPDH with ab181603 at 1/500 dilution, followed by prediluted HRP Polymer for Rabbit/Mouse IgG. Nucleus and cytoplasmic staining on lymphocytes of mouse spleen is observed. Counter stained with Hematoxylin.

    Negative control: Using PBS instead of primary ab, secondary ab is prediluted HRP Polymer for Rabbit/Mouse IgG.

    Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] - Loading Control (ab181603), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] - Loading Control (ab181603)

    Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded Rat spleen tissue labeling GAPDH with ab181603 at 1/500 dilution, followed by prediluted HRP Polymer for Rabbit/Mouse IgG. Nucleus and cytoplasmic staining on lymphocyte of rat spleen is observed. Counter stained with Hematoxylin.

    Negative control: Using PBS instead of primary ab, secondary ab is prediluted HRP Polymer for Rabbit/Mouse IgG.

    Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

  • Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] - Loading Control (ab181603), expandable thumbnail

    Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-GAPDH antibody [EPR16884] - Loading Control (ab181603)

    Intracellular flow cytometric analysis of 2% paraformaldehyde-fixed Jurkat (Human T cell leukemia cells from peripheral blood) cells labeling GAPDH with ab181603 at 1/200 dilution (red) compared with a rabbit monoclonal IgG isotype control (black) and a unlabelled control (cells without incubation with primary antibody and secondary antibody; blue). Goat anti rabbit IgG (FITC) at 1/150 dilution was used as the secondary antibody.

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