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AB184378

Anti-Neurofascin antibody [EPR19004]

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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal NFASC antibody. Suitable for ICC/IF, WB, IHC-P and reacts with Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 2 publications.
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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Neurofascin antibody [EPR19004] (AB184378)
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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Neurofascin antibody [EPR19004] (AB184378)

Immunofluorescent analysis of 4% Paraformaldehyde-fixed, 0.1% TritonX-100 permeabilized mouse primary neuron cells labelling Neurofascin with ab184378 at 1/50 dilution, followed by ab150077 Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) antibody at 1/1000 dilution (2 μg/mL) (Green). Confocal image showing positive staining in mouse primary neuron cell. Confocal scanning Z step was set as 0.3 μm followed by image processing with maximum Z projection. ab11267 Anti-MAP2 mouse monoclonal antibody was used to counterstain tubulin at 1/500 dilution (4 μg/mL) followed by ab150120 Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594) at 1/1000 dilution (2 μg/mL) (Red). The nuclear counterstain was DAPI (Blue).

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Neurofascin antibody [EPR19004] (AB184378)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Neurofascin antibody [EPR19004] (AB184378)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded Rat kidney tissue labeling Neurofascin with ab184378 at 1/500 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (ab97051) secondary antibody at 1/500 dilution. Negative labeling on the epithelial cells of rat kidney is observed. Counter stained with Hematoxylin.

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-Neurofascin antibody [EPR19004] (AB184378)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Neurofascin antibody [EPR19004] (AB184378)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded Mouse hippocampus tissue labeling Neurofascin with ab184378 at 1/500 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (ab97051) secondary antibody at 1/500 dilution. Membrane and cytoplasm staining on the neuron cells of mouse hippocampus is observed. Counter stained with Hematoxylin.

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (ab97051) at 1/500 dilution.

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-Neurofascin antibody [EPR19004] (AB184378)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Neurofascin antibody [EPR19004] (AB184378)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded Rat hippocampus tissue labeling Neurofascin with ab184378 at 1/500 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (ab97051) secondary antibody at 1/500 dilution. Membrane and cytoplasm staining on the neuron cells of rat hippocampus is observed. Counter stained with Hematoxylin.

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (ab97051) at 1/500 dilution.

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-Neurofascin antibody [EPR19004] (AB184378)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Neurofascin antibody [EPR19004] (AB184378)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded Mouse liver tissue labeling Neurofascin with ab184378 at 1/500 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (ab97051) secondary antibody at 1/500 dilution. Negative labeling on the mouse liver is observed. Counter stained with Hematoxylin.

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

Western blot - Anti-Neurofascin antibody [EPR19004] (AB184378)
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Western blot - Anti-Neurofascin antibody [EPR19004] (AB184378)

Blocking/Dilution buffer : 5% NFDM/TBST.

The molecular weight and expression profile observed are consistent with what has been described in the literature (PMID : 23160985).

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Western blot - Anti-Neurofascin antibody [EPR19004] (ab184378) at 1/5000 dilution

Lane 1:

Mouse brain lysate at 10 µg

Lane 2:

Mouse heart lysate at 10 µg

Lane 3:

Mouse kidney lysate at 10 µg

Lane 4:

Mouse spleen lysate at 10 µg

Lane 5:

Rat brain lysate at 10 µg

Lane 6:

Rat heart lysate at 10 µg

Lane 7:

Rat kidney lysate at 10 µg

Lane 8:

Rat spleen lysate at 10 µg

Lane 9:

C6 (Rat glial tumor cell line) lysate at 10 µg

Lane 10:

RAW 264.7 (Mouse macrophage cell line transformed with Abelson murine leukemia virus) lysate at 10 µg

Lane 11:

PC-12 (Rat adrenal gland pheochromocytoma cell line) lysate at 10 µg

Lane 12:

NIH/3T3 (Mouse embryonic fibroblast cell line) lysate at 10 µg

Secondary

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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 1/100000 dilution

Predicted band size: 150 kDa

Observed band size: 125 kDa,155 kDa,186 kDa

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Exposure time: 3min

  • Carrier free

    Anti-Neurofascin antibody [EPR19004] - BSA and Azide free

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

EPR19004

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Mouse, Rat

Applications

IHC-P, ICC/IF, WB

applications

Immunogen

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

Reactivity data

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Product details

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 Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA
Shipped at conditions
Conditional Ambient
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.

Neurofascin also known as NFASC is a cell adhesion molecule with significant roles in the nervous system. It has various isoforms with Neurofascin-186 and Neurofascin-155 being the most studied. The molecular mass of Neurofascin is approximately 135 kDa. This protein is expressed in the nervous system particularly at nodes of Ranvier and paranodal regions as well as in the initial segment of axons. Neurofascin contributes to organizing and maintaining the axonal domains essential for neural signal transmission.
Biological function summary

This neural protein plays an integral role in developing and securing the nervous system's structural organization. Neurofascin helps form the nodes of Ranvier which are critical for saltatory conduction enhancing rapid and efficient nerve impulse transmission. It also interacts with other proteins such as Ankyrin G and Contactin to maintain the stability and function of neuronal domains. Through these interactions Neurofascin facilitates the proper conduction and coordination of electrical signals along neurons.

Pathways

Neurofascin is essential for neural signal transmission and maintenance pathways. It prominently participates in the axon guidance and myelination pathways working alongside proteins like Caspr (Contactin-associated protein) and Ankyrin B. These pathways ensure the growth and maintenance of myelin sheaths supporting nerve insulation and efficient signal relay. Neurofascin's interaction with these proteins reinforces the nodes of Ranvier's organization promoting stable and rapid signal conduction in the peripheral and central nervous systems.

Research links Neurofascin with autoimmune neuropathies like Guillain-Barré syndrome and multiple sclerosis. These conditions involve the immune-mediated destruction of myelin leading to severe motor and sensory deficits. Neurofascin acts as a target in some autoimmune responses where antibodies may mistakenly attack the protein disrupting neural conduction. Connections between Neurofascin and other proteins like Contactin and Ankyrin G highlight the complex interactions that can lead to pathological states when disrupted. Developing therapies targeting Neurofascin-related pathways holds potential for mitigating these disorders' impacts on neuronal functions.

Product protocols

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Target data

Cell adhesion, ankyrin-binding protein which may be involved in neurite extension, axonal guidance, synaptogenesis, myelination and neuron-glial cell interactions.
See full target information Nfasc

Alternative Names

Neurofascin, Nfasc

Publications (2)

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The Journal of clinical investigation 129:2222-2236 PubMed30869655

2019

Anti-Neurofascin-155 IgG4 antibodies prevent paranodal complex formation in vivo.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Constance Manso,Luis Querol,Cinta Lleixà,Mallory Poncelet,Mourad Mekaouche,Jean-Michel Vallat,Isabel Illa,Jérôme J Devaux

Stem cells (Dayton, Ohio) 34:984-96 PubMed26676415

2015

Modulation of the Innate Immune Response by Human Neural Precursors Prevails over Oligodendrocyte Progenitor Remyelination to Rescue a Severe Model of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Antoine Marteyn,Nadège Sarrazin,Jun Yan,Corinne Bachelin,Cyrille Deboux,Mathieu D Santin,Pierre Gressens,Violetta Zujovic,Anne Baron-Van Evercooren
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