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AB178680

Anti-Iba1 antibody [EPR6136(2)] - Microglia marker

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Anti-Iba1 antibody [EPR6136(2)] (ab178680) is a rabbit monoclonal antibody detecting Iba1 in Western Blot, Flow Cytometry (Intra), IHC-P, ICC/IF. Suitable for Human.

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G1, IBA1, AIF1, Allograft inflammatory factor 1, AIF-1, Ionized calcium-binding adapter molecule 1, Protein G1, iba1, iba-1, iba 1

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Iba1 antibody [EPR6136(2)] - Microglia marker (AB178680)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Iba1 antibody [EPR6136(2)] - Microglia marker (AB178680)

Immunohistochemical analysis of Paraffin-embedded sections Human cerebrum tissue labelling Iba1 with ab178680 at 1/100000 dilution, followed by a ready to use secondary LeicaDS9800 (BondTM Polymer Refine Detection). Counter stained with Haematoxylin.
Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is ready to use LeicaDS9800 (BondTM Polymer Refine Detection).

Heat mediated antigen retrieval using Bond™ Epitope Retrieval Solution 2 (pH 9.0) for 20 minutes.

Positive staining on human cerebrum.

The section was incubated with ab178680 for 30 mins at room temperature.

The immunostaining was performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND® RX instrument

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Iba1 antibody [EPR6136(2)] - Microglia marker (AB178680)
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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Iba1 antibody [EPR6136(2)] - Microglia marker (AB178680)

Immunocytochemistry analysis of Jurkat (Human T cell leukemia T lymphocyte) cells labeling Iba1 with purified ab178680 at 1 : 100 dilution (9.7 µg/ml). Cells were fixed in 4% Paraformaldehyde and permeabilized with 0.1% tritonX-100. Cells were counterstained with Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Microtubule Marker (Alexa Fluor® 594) at 1/200 dilution (2.5 µg/ml) (ab195889) (red). Goat anti-rabbit IgG (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077) was used as the secondary antibody at 1 : 1000 (2 µg/ml) dilution. DAPI (blue) was used as a nuclear counterstain. PBS instead of the primary antibody was used as the secondary antibody only control.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Iba1 antibody [EPR6136(2)] - Microglia marker (AB178680)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Iba1 antibody [EPR6136(2)] - Microglia marker (AB178680)

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) analysis of human cerebrum tissue sections labeling Iba1 with purified ab178680 at 1 : 16000 (0.06 μg/ml). Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed using ab93678 (citrate buffer, pH 6.0). Tissue was counterstained with Hematoxylin. ImmunoHistoProbe one step HRP Polymer (ready to use) was used at 1 : 0 dilution. PBS instead of the primary antibody was used as the negative control.

Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-Iba1 antibody [EPR6136(2)] - Microglia marker (AB178680)
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Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-Iba1 antibody [EPR6136(2)] - Microglia marker (AB178680)

Flow Cytometry analysis of K-562 (Human chronic myelogenous leukemia lymphoblast) cells labelling Iba1 with purified ab178680 at 1/100 dilution (10 µg/ml) (red). Cells were fixed with 4% Paraformaldehyde and permeabilised with 90% Methanol. A Goat anti-rabbit IgG (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150081) secondary antibody was used at 1/2000. Isotype control - Rabbit monoclonal IgG (black). Unlabelled control - Cell without incubation with primary antibody and secondary antibody (blue).

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Iba1 antibody [EPR6136(2)] - Microglia marker (AB178680)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Iba1 antibody [EPR6136(2)] - Microglia marker (AB178680)

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) analysis of human kidney tissue sections labeling Iba1 with purified ab178680 at 1 : 16000 (0.06 μg/ml). Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed using ab93678 (citrate buffer, pH 6.0). Tissue was counterstained with Hematoxylin. ImmunoHistoProbe one step HRP Polymer (ready to use) was used at 1 : 0 dilution. PBS instead of the primary antibody was used as the negative control.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Iba1 antibody [EPR6136(2)] - Microglia marker (AB178680)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Iba1 antibody [EPR6136(2)] - Microglia marker (AB178680)

Immunohistochemical analysis of Paraffin-embedded sections Human tonsil tissue labelling Iba1 with ab178680 at 1/100000 dilution, followed by a ready to use secondary LeicaDS9800 (BondTM Polymer Refine Detection). Counter stained with Haematoxylin.
Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is ready to use LeicaDS9800 (BondTM Polymer Refine Detection).

Heat mediated antigen retrieval using Bond™ Epitope Retrieval Solution 2 (pH 9.0) for 20 minutes.

Positive staining on human tonsil.

The section was incubated with ab178680 for 30 mins at room temperature.

The immunostaining was performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND® RX instrument.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Iba1 antibody [EPR6136(2)] - Microglia marker (AB178680)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Iba1 antibody [EPR6136(2)] - Microglia marker (AB178680)

Immunohistochemical analysis of Paraffin-embedded sections Human glioma tissue labelling Iba1 with ab178680 at 1/100000 dilution, followed by a ready to use secondary LeicaDS9800 (BondTM Polymer Refine Detection). Counter stained with Haematoxylin.
Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is ready to use LeicaDS9800 (BondTM Polymer Refine Detection).

Heat mediated antigen retrieval using Bond™ Epitope Retrieval Solution 2 (pH 9.0) for 20 minutes.

Positive staining on human glioma.

The section was incubated with ab178680 for 30 mins at room temperature.

The immunostaining was performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND® RX instrument.

Western blot - Anti-Iba1 antibody [EPR6136(2)] - Microglia marker (AB178680)
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Western blot - Anti-Iba1 antibody [EPR6136(2)] - Microglia marker (AB178680)

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Western blot - Anti-Iba1 antibody [EPR6136(2)] - Microglia marker (ab178680) at 1/1000 dilution

All lanes:

THP-1 (Human monocytic leukemia monocyte) whole cell lysate at 20 µg

Secondary

All lanes:

Western blot - Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (<a href='/en-us/products/secondary-antibodies/goat-rabbit-igg-h-l-hrp-ab97051'>ab97051</a>) at 1/20000 dilution

Predicted band size: 16 kDa

Observed band size: 17 kDa

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  • Carrier free

    Anti-Iba1 antibody [EPR6136(2)] - BSA and Azide free

  • 519 Alexa Fluor® 488

    Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-Iba1 antibody [EPR6136(2)] - Microglia marker

  • 603 Alexa Fluor® 568

    Alexa Fluor® 568 Anti-Iba1 antibody [EPR6136(2)] - Microglia marker

  • 665 Alexa Fluor® 647

    Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-Iba1 antibody [EPR6136(2)] - Microglia marker

  • 578 PE

    PE Anti-Iba1 antibody [EPR6136(2)] - Microglia marker

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

EPR6136(2)

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Human

Applications

Flow Cyt (Intra), WB, IHC-P, ICC/IF

applications

Immunogen

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

Reactivity data

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Product details

What is this antibody validated in?
Anti-Iba1 antibody [EPR6136(2)] (ab178680) 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 Human samples.

What is the molecular weight of Iba1?
Anti-Iba1 [EPR6136(2)] (ab178680) specifically detects a band for Iba1 (UniProt: P55008) at a molecular weight of 16kDa.

Trusted by the scientific community
Anti-Iba1 [EPR6136(2)] (ab178680) was first used in a scientific publication in 2013 and has been cited over 20 times in peer-reviewed journals.

Trial sizes available!
Test your antibody or perform pre-screening before committing to a larger quantity. Sold in 10µl. Discover our selection of trial-size antibodies.

Other related products
We have a range of other formats of antibody clone [EPR6136(2)] also available for your convenience: ab178680, Alexa Fluor® 488 - ab195031, Alexa Fluor® 647 - ab195032, PE - ab209942, Alexa Fluor® 568 - ab221003, Carrier free - ab221933

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.

Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Storage buffer
pH: 7.2 - 7.4 Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA
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

Supplementary information

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

Iba1 also known as Allograft Inflammatory Factor 1 (AIF-1) is a 17 kDa protein notable for its involvement in immune responses. It is expressed mainly in microglia and macrophages key components of the central nervous system's immune system. Researchers often use Iba1 in Western blots and immunohistochemistry (IHC) to study microglial activation. The protein's expression is a strong marker of microglial activation making it a focal point in neuroinflammation studies. Anti-Iba1 antibodies have gained popularity for their effectiveness in identifying microglia in brain tissue sections through Iba1 staining techniques.
Biological function summary

Iba1 modulates actin bundling facilitating changes in microglial morphology and motility. It does not form part of a multiprotein complex but is significantly involved in cytoskeletal dynamics. This protein's expression increases during brain injury indicating its role in response to neural trauma. Iba1 has calcium-binding properties which suggest that it might interact with proteins involved in calcium signaling pathways.

Pathways

Calcium signaling and actin cytoskeletal rearrangement are significant biological processes that involve Iba1. Within these pathways Iba1 interacts closely with other actin-binding proteins that affect microglial movement and morphology. Such interactions illustrate how Iba1 helps microglia navigate and respond to changes within the brain environment.

Iba1 is often associated with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In these conditions elevated Iba1 levels mark increased microglial activity which correlates with disease progression. Connections with proteins such as amyloid-beta in Alzheimer's disease suggest its role in mediating inflammatory responses and linking inflammation to disease pathology.

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Target data

Actin-binding protein that enhances membrane ruffling and RAC activation. Enhances the actin-bundling activity of LCP1. Binds calcium. Plays a role in RAC signaling and in phagocytosis. May play a role in macrophage activation and function. Promotes the proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells and of T-lymphocytes. Enhances lymphocyte migration. Plays a role in vascular inflammation.
See full target information AIF1

Publications (34)

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Exercise improves depressive-like behavior in adolescent mice by regulating sphingosine and ceramide metabolism through microglial CerS1.

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Naigang Li,Yuan Yao,Jingyi Du,Dong Wu,Xinghui Qiao,Fan Peng,Fei Meng,Yanan Zhang,Liyan Wang,Aijun Hao,Wenjuan Zhou

Science advances 11:eads8149 PubMed40117350

2025

Paramagnetic susceptibility measured by magnetic resonance imaging as an in vivo biomarker for iron pathology in epilepsy.

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Zhenghao Li,Qiangqiang Liu,Tongtong Xu,Ming Zhang,Li Li,Zhangpeng Chen,Yaohui Tang,Li Jiang,Yong Lu,Fuhua Yan,Yuyao Zhang,Jiwen Xu,Hongjiang Wei

Brain communications 6:fcae373 PubMed39507274

2024

White matter protection with insulin-like growth factor-1 after hypoxia-ischaemia in preterm foetal sheep.

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Guido Wassink,Kenta H T Cho,Sam Mathai,Christopher A Lear,Justin M Dean,Alistair J Gunn,Laura Bennet

NPJ Parkinson's disease 10:37 PubMed38368444

2024

Angiotensin type 1 receptor activation promotes neuronal and glial alpha-synuclein aggregation and transmission.

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Lucia Lage,Ana I Rodriguez-Perez,Begoña Villar-Cheda,Jose L Labandeira-Garcia,Antonio Dominguez-Meijide

Journal of cerebral blood flow and metabolism : official journal of the International Society of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism 44:955-969 PubMed37824725

2023

The neural and cardiovascular effects of exposure of gram-positive bacterial inflammation in preterm fetal sheep.

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Simerdeep K Dhillon,Christopher A Lear,Joanne O Davidson,Shoichi Magawa,Alistair J Gunn,Laura Bennet

Nature 619:606-615 PubMed37438521

2023

Co-transplantation of autologous T cells in a cell therapy for Parkinson's disease.

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Tae-Yoon Park,Jeha Jeon,Nayeon Lee,Jisun Kim,Bin Song,Jung-Ho Kim,Sang-Kyou Lee,Dongxin Liu,Young Cha,Minseon Kim,Pierre Leblanc,Todd M Herrington,Bob S Carter,Jeffrey S Schweitzer,Kwang-Soo Kim

Journal of cerebral blood flow and metabolism : official journal of the International Society of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism 43:947-961 PubMed36703575

2023

Alpha-adrenergic receptor activation after fetal hypoxia-ischaemia suppresses transient epileptiform activity and limits loss of oligodendrocytes and hippocampal neurons.

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Simerdeep K Dhillon,Eleanor R Gunn,Mette V Pedersen,Christopher A Lear,Guido Wassink,Joanne O Davidson,Alistair J Gunn,Laura Bennet

Molecular neurodegeneration 17:44 PubMed35717259

2022

LILRB2-mediated TREM2 signaling inhibition suppresses microglia functions.

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Peng Zhao,Yuanzhong Xu,Lu-Lin Jiang,Xuejun Fan,Zhiqiang Ku,Leike Li,Xiaoye Liu,Mi Deng,Hisashi Arase,Jay-Jiguang Zhu,Timothy Y Huang,Yingjun Zhao,Chengcheng Zhang,Huaxi Xu,Qingchun Tong,Ningyan Zhang,Zhiqiang An

CNS neuroscience & therapeutics 28:1409-1424 PubMed35713215

2022

Shugan granule contributes to the improvement of depression-like behaviors in chronic restraint stress-stimulated rats by altering gut microbiota.

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Junnan Li,Yannan Li,Wenzhe Duan,Zhonghui Zhao,Lixuan Yang,Wei Wei,Jingchun Li,Yang Li,Yao Yu,Baoan Dai,Rongjuan Guo

Frontiers in pharmacology 13:818423 PubMed35197855

2022

Folic Acid Attenuates Glial Activation in Neonatal Mice and Improves Adult Mood Disorders Through Epigenetic Regulation.

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Tiantian Zhao,Dong Wu,Jingyi Du,Guowei Liu,Guangyu Ji,Zixiao Wang,Fan Peng,Lajie Man,Wenjuan Zhou,Aijun Hao
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