Anti-Nestin antibody [EPR22023] (ab221660) is a rabbit monoclonal antibody that is used to detect Nestin in Western Blot, IHC-P, IHC-Fr. Suitable for Mouse, Rat samples.
- Using biophysical QC, antibody identity is confirmed at a molecular level for unrivalled batch-batch consistency
-Over 20 publications
pH: 7.2 - 7.4
Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide
Constituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA
WB | IHC-Fr | IHC-P | |
---|---|---|---|
Mouse | Tested | Tested | Tested |
Rat | Expected | Tested | Expected |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
---|---|---|
Species Mouse | Dilution info 1/1000 | Notes Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol. |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
---|---|---|
Species Rat | Dilution info Use at an assay dependent concentration. | Notes - |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
---|---|---|
Species Mouse | Dilution info 1/100 | Notes Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval using sodium citrate buffer (10 mM citrate pH 6.0 + 0.05% Tween-20) |
Species Rat | Dilution info 1/100 | Notes Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval using sodium citrate buffer (10 mM citrate pH 6.0 + 0.05% Tween-20) |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
---|---|---|
Species Mouse | Dilution info 1/2000 | Notes Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol. |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
---|---|---|
Species Rat | Dilution info Use at an assay dependent concentration. | Notes - |
Select an associated product type
Required for brain and eye development. Promotes the disassembly of phosphorylated vimentin intermediate filaments (IF) during mitosis and may play a role in the trafficking and distribution of IF proteins and other cellular factors to daughter cells during progenitor cell division (By similarity). Required for survival, renewal and mitogen-stimulated proliferation of neural progenitor cells.
Nestin, Nes
Anti-Nestin antibody [EPR22023] (ab221660) is a rabbit monoclonal antibody that is used to detect Nestin in Western Blot, IHC-P, IHC-Fr. Suitable for Mouse, Rat samples.
- Using biophysical QC, antibody identity is confirmed at a molecular level for unrivalled batch-batch consistency
-Over 20 publications
pH: 7.2 - 7.4
Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide
Constituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA
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:
For more information, read more on recombinant antibodies.
Nestin also known as NES is an intermediate filament protein with a molecular weight of about 220 kDa. Nestin features prominently in cells related to the nervous system including neural stem cells and it serves as a structural component in these cells. Nestin also appears in substantial amounts during the development of the nervous system and is important for cell structural organization. It is often used as a Nestin marker in research particularly with Nestin antibodies for identifying the presence of neural stem cells and tracking their developmental course. Researchers frequently utilize techniques like Nestin IHC (immunohistochemistry) and Nestin western blot to stain and detect Nestin allowing detailed investigations into its expression in various tissues.
Nestin plays a significant role in the dynamic remodeling of the cytoskeleton. It does not act as a solitary element but forms part of a larger protein complex involved in maintaining and organizing cellular structure. This property grants cells flexibility in shape and resilience during the rapid changes in development and specialization. The role of Nestin in the cellular architecture allows it to contribute to processes such as cell migration and proliferation critical during tissue development and repair.
Nestin integrates into networks that regulate stem cell behavior and neurogenesis. It tightly interacts within the pathways involving cell cycle regulation and differentiation. For example the Wnt and Notch signaling pathways modulate its expression to influence neural stem cell fate and patterning during development. Protein interactions between Nestin and other cytoskeletal elements like vimentin facilitate its roles in these pathways adapting the cellular environment for specific developmental activities.
Nestin associates with various pathological conditions including brain tumors and muscular dystrophies. Its expression is aberrant in many forms of gliomas where it often signifies a higher grade of malignancy. Within these tumors Nestin connects to oncogenic signaling pathways involving proteins such as the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). Moreover in muscular dystrophies Nestin's expression in regenerating muscle fibers illustrates its involvement in cellular repair mechanisms potentially interacting with dystrophin a protein important for muscle integrity. Research on anti-Nestin antibodies continues to clarify its role in these diseases potentially offering diagnostic or therapeutic insights.
We have tested this species and application combination and it works. It is covered by our product promise.
We have not tested this specific species and application combination in-house, but expect it will work. It is covered by our product promise.
This species and application combination has not been tested, but we predict it will work based on strong homology. However, this combination is not covered by our product promise.
We do not recommend this combination. It is not covered by our product promise.
We are dedicated to supporting your work with high quality reagents and we are here for you every step of the way should you need us.
In the unlikely event of one of our products not working as expected, you are covered by our product promise.
Full details and terms and conditions can be found here:
Terms & Conditions.
Immunohistochemical analysis of 4% PFA-fixed, 0.2% Triton X-100 permeabilized frozen mouse kidney tissue labeling Nestin with ab221660 at 1/100 dilution (green), followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077 AlexaFluor®488 Goat anti-Rabbit secondary at a 1/1000 dilution. Cytoplasmic staining in glomeruli of mouse kidney (PMID: 17210924) is observed. Counter stained with DAPI (blue).
Secondary antibody only control: Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077 AlexaFluor®488 Goat anti-Rabbit at a 1/1000 dilution.
Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval by using sodium citrate buffer (10mM citrate pH 6.0 + 0.05% Tween-20).
Nestin Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) staining using rabbit Anti-Nestin antibody
Immunohistochemical analysis of 4% PFA-fixed, 0.2% Triton X-100 permeabilized frozen rat kidney tissue labeling Nestin with ab221660 at 1/100 dilution (green), followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077 AlexaFluor®488 Goat anti-Rabbit secondary at a 1/1000 dilution. Cytoplasmic staining in glomeruli of rat kidney (PMID: 17210924) is observed. Counter stained with DAPI (blue).
Secondary antibody only control: Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077 AlexaFluor®488 Goat anti-Rabbit at a 1/1000 dilution.
Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval by using sodium citrate buffer (10mM citrate pH 6.0 + 0.05% Tween-20).
Nestin Western blot staining using rabbit Anti-Nestin antibody
Exposure times: Lane 1: 26 seconds; Lane 2: 81 seconds; Lane 3: 15 seconds.
The molecular mass observed is consistent with what has been described in the literature (PMID: 23319587, PMID: 23407796).
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Nestin antibody [EPR22023] - Neural Stem Cell Marker (ab221660) at 1/1000 dilution
Lane 1: Neuro-2a (Mouse neuroblastoma cell line) whole cell lysate at 20 µg
Lane 2: Mouse heart lysate at 10 µg
Lane 3: Mouse P0 brain lysate at 10 µg
All lanes: Western blot - Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ab97051) at 1/100000 dilution
Predicted band size: 177 kDa
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded mouse lung tissue labeling Nestin with ab221660 at 1/2000 dilution, followed by a ready to use Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP). Positive staining in mouse lung (PMID: 17210924) is observed. Counter stained with Hematoxylin.
Secondary antibody only control: Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is a ready to use Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP).
Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.
Nestin Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) staining using rabbit Anti-Nestin antibody
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded mouse kidney tissue labeling Nestin with ab221660 at 1/2000 dilution, followed by a ready to use Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP). Positive staining of glomerulus and stromal cells in mouse kidney (PMID: 17210924) is observed. Counter stained with Hematoxylin.
Secondary antibody only control: Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is a ready to use Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP).
Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded mouse embryonic day 14.5 cerebrum tissue labeling Nestin with ab221660 at 1/2000 dilution, followed by a ready to use Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP). Positive staining on cerebrum of embryonic day 14.5 mouse (PMID: 16728475) is observed. Counter stained with Hematoxylin.
Secondary antibody only control: Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is a ready to use Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP).
Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.
Please note: All products are 'FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. NOT FOR USE IN DIAGNOSTIC OR THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES'.
For licensing inquiries, please contact partnerships@abcam.com