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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Olig2 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P, ICC/IF, WB, Mass Cytometry and reacts with Rat, Human, Mouse samples. Cited in 4 publications.


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Western blot - Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] - BSA and Azide free (AB220796), expandable thumbnail
  • Mass Cytometry - Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] - BSA and Azide free (AB220796), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] - BSA and Azide free (AB220796), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] - BSA and Azide free (AB220796), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] - BSA and Azide free (AB220796), expandable thumbnail

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Key facts

Isotype

IgG

Host species

Rabbit

Storage buffer

pH: 7.2 - 7.4
Constituents: PBS

Form

Liquid

Clonality

Monoclonal

Immunogen

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

Reactivity data

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IHC-PICC/IFWBMass Cytometry
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Species

Rat

Dilution info

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Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

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Human

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Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

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Mouse

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Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

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Tested

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Mouse, Rat

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-

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Human

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Use at an assay dependent concentration.

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Rat, Human, Mouse

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Tested

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Human

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Expected

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Rat, Mouse

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Use at an assay dependent concentration.

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Target data

Function

Required for oligodendrocyte and motor neuron specification in the spinal cord, as well as for the development of somatic motor neurons in the hindbrain. Functions together with ZNF488 to promote oligodendrocyte differentiation. Cooperates with OLIG1 to establish the pMN domain of the embryonic neural tube. Antagonist of V2 interneuron and of NKX2-2-induced V3 interneuron development.

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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Olig2 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P, ICC/IF, WB, Mass Cytometry and reacts with Rat, Human, Mouse samples. Cited in 4 publications.

Alternative names

Key facts

Isotype

IgG

Form

Liquid

Clonality

Monoclonal

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

Yes

Clone number

EPR2673

Purification technique

Affinity purification Protein A

Dissociation constant

1.5 x 10-11 M

Concentration
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Storage

Shipped at conditions

Blue Ice

Appropriate long-term storage conditions

+4°C

Storage information

Do Not Freeze

Notes

ab220796 is the carrier-free version of Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] ab109186.

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

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.

Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. The carrier-free buffer and high concentration allow for increased conjugation efficiency.

This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.

Use our conjugation kits for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.

This product is compatible with the Maxpar® Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar® is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Supplementary info

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

Activity summary

Olig2 also known as Oligo2 or OLIG2 is a protein with a molecular mass of around 32 kDa. It belongs to the basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) family of transcription factors which play roles in neurodevelopment. Olig2 is expressed mainly in the central nervous system particularly in oligodendrocyte progenitor cells and motor neuron progenitors. As an important marker Olig2 staining is often used in studies involving these cell types to understand differentiation processes.

Biological function summary

Olig2 regulates gene expression important for the proper development of the central nervous system. It functions both independently and as a part of transcriptional complexes to influence the fate of neural progenitors. In particular its presence decides whether these progenitors will differentiate into neurons astrocytes or oligodendrocytes. Among the proteins it interacts with are factors that modulate neurogenesis and myelination highlighting its importance in maintaining normal brain homeostasis.

Pathways

Olig2 plays an important role in the oligodendrocyte differentiation and motor neuron generation pathways. It works closely with proteins such as SOX10 and NKX2.2 to regulate oligodendrocyte maturation. In the motor neuron pathway Olig2 interacts with proteins like NKX6.1 and LHX3 coordinating the development of motor neurons. These pathways demonstrate Olig2's function as a critical transcription factor influencing neural development and plasticity.

Associated diseases and disorders

Abnormalities in Olig2 expression or function relate to conditions such as gliomas and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Elevated levels of Olig2 are often seen in gliomas where it might cooperate with proteins like IDH1 to drive tumor growth. In MS the impairment of oligodendrocyte function can link back to disruptions in normal Olig2 activity or expression. These associations make Olig2 a significant target for potential therapeutic interventions in neurological conditions.

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12 product images

  • Western blot - Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] - BSA and Azide free (ab220796), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] - BSA and Azide free (ab220796)

    This data was developed using Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] ab109186, the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation. Different batches of Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] ab109186 were tested on Mouse brain lysate at 0.1 µg/ml. 15 µg of lysate was loaded in each lane. Bands observed at 32 kDa.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] (Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] ab109186)

    Predicted band size: 32 kDa

  • Mass Cytometry - Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] - BSA and Azide free (ab220796), expandable thumbnail
    This image is courtesy of the Single Cell & Imaging Mass Cytometry Analysis Platform, Goodman Cancer Research Centre, McGill University

    Mass Cytometry - Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] - BSA and Azide free (ab220796)

    Imaging Mass Cytometry™ (IMC™) image of human glioblastoma brain cancer tissue stained with Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673]. ab220796 (carrier-free antibody, purified) was metal-conjugated using a Maxpar® Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm. Immunostaining was performed according to Fluidigm's protocols. Briefly, slides were subject to deparaffinization and heat-induced epitope retrieval, followed by overnight incubation at 4°C with an antibody cocktail containing metal-tagged antibodies in blocking buffer. Slides were subsequently washed with 0.2% Triton-X and 1x PBS, counterstained with Cell-ID™ Intercalator-Ir diluted at 1/400 in 1x PBS for 30 min at room temperature, rinsed for 5 min with distilled H2O, and air-dried prior to IMC™ acquisition. IMC™ acquisition was performed using the Fluidigm Hyperion™ Imaging System.

    Imaging Mass Cytometry™, IMC™, Cell-ID™, Hyperion™ and Maxpar® are trademarks of Fluidigm Canada

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] - BSA and Azide free (ab220796), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] - BSA and Azide free (ab220796)

    This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS and sodium azide (Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] ab109186)

    Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] ab109186 staining Olig2 in primary hippocampal rat neurons/glia, (obtained from Neuromics, cat. no. PC35101), DIV14. The cells were fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde (10 min), permeabilized with 0.1% PBS-Triton X-100 for 5 minutes and then blocked with 1% BSA/10% normal goat serum/0.3M glycine in 0.1%PBS-Tween for 1h. The cells were then incubated overnight at 4°C with Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] ab109186 at 1?g/ml and Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Loading Control ab7291, Mouse monoclonal [DM1A] to alpha Tubulin - Loading Control. Cells were then incubated with Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed ab150081, Goat polyclonal Secondary Antibody to Rabbit IgG - H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488), pre-adsorbed at 1/1000 dilution (shown in green) and Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594) preadsorbed ab150120, Goat polyclonal Secondary Antibody to Mouse IgG - H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594), pre-adsorbed at 1/1000 dilution (shown in pseudocolour red). Nuclear DNA was labelled with DAPI (shown in blue).

    Also suitable in cells fixed with 100% methanol (5 min).

    Image was acquired with a high-content analyser (Operetta CLS, Perkin Elmer) and a maximum intensity projection of confocal sections is shown.

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] - BSA and Azide free (ab220796), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] - BSA and Azide free (ab220796)

    This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS and sodium azide (Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] ab109186).

    Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] ab109186 staining Olig2 in primary mouse neurons/glia, DIV14 (prepared from E18 mouse hippocampal brain area, obtained from Transnetyx Tissue by BrainBits, LLC, cat.no. C57EHP) cells. The cells were fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde (10 min), permeabilized with 0.1% PBS-Tween for 5 minutes and then blocked with 1% BSA/10% normal goat serum/0.3M glycine in 0.1%PBS-Tween for 1h. The cells were then incubated overnight at 4°C with Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] ab109186 at 1µg/ml and Anti-A2B5 antibody [105] ab53521, Mouse mono Anti-A2B5 antibody [105]. Cells were then incubated with Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed ab150081, Goat polyclonal Secondary Antibody to Rabbit IgG - H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488), pre-adsorbed at 1/1000 dilution (shown in green) and Goat Anti-Mouse IgM mu chain (Alexa Fluor® 568) ab175702, Goat Anti-Mouse IgM mu chain (Alexa Fluor® 568) at 1/1000 dilution (shown in pseudocolour red). Nuclear DNA was labelled with DAPI (shown in blue).

    Also suitable in cells fixed with 100% methanol (5 min).

    Image was acquired with a high-content analyser (Operetta CLS, Perkin Elmer) and a maximum intensity projection of confocal sections is shown.

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] - BSA and Azide free (ab220796), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] - BSA and Azide free (ab220796)

    This data was developed using Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] ab109186, the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation.

    Immunofluorescent analysis of 4% Paraformaldehyde-fixed, 0.1% TritonX-100 permeabilized rat primary glia cell cells labelling Olig2 with Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] ab109186 at 1/100 (1.23 μg/mL) dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077 Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) antibody at 1/1000 dilution (2 μg/mL) (Green). Confocal image showing nuclear staining in rat primary glia cell. Confocal scanning Z step was set as 0.3 μm followed by image processing with maximum Z projection. Alexa Fluor® 594 Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Microtubule Marker ab195889 Anti-alpha Tubulin mouse monoclonal antibody - Microtubule Marker (Alexa Fluor® 594) was used to counterstain tubulin at 1/200 dilution (2.5 μg/mL) (Red). The Nuclear counterstain was DAPI (Blue).

    Secondary antibody only control: Secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077 Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) at 1/1000 dilution (2 μg/mL).

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] - BSA and Azide free (ab220796), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] - BSA and Azide free (ab220796)

    Immunohistochemical staining of paraffin embedded rat cerebral cortex with purified Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] ab109186 at a working dilution of 1/100. The secondary antibody used is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ab97051, a HRP-conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG (H+L), at a dilution of 1/500. The sample is counter-stained with hematoxylin. Antigen retrieval was perfomed using Tris-EDTA buffer, pH 9.0. PBS was used instead of the primary antibody as the negative control, and is shown in the inset.This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] ab109186).

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] - BSA and Azide free (ab220796), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] - BSA and Azide free (ab220796)

    Immunohistochemical staining of paraffin embedded human cerebral cortex with purified Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] ab109186 at a working dilution of 1/100. The secondary antibody used is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ab97051, a HRP-conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG (H+L), at a dilution of 1/500. The sample is counter-stained with hematoxylin. Antigen retrieval was perfomed using Tris-EDTA buffer, pH 9.0. PBS was used instead of the primary antibody as the negative control, and is shown in the inset.This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] ab109186).

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] - BSA and Azide free (ab220796), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] - BSA and Azide free (ab220796)

    Immunohistochemical staining of Olig2 in human glioma tissue with Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] ab109186 at a dilution of 1/100.

    This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] ab109186).

    Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

  • OI-RD Scanning - Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] - BSA and Azide free (ab220796), expandable thumbnail

    OI-RD Scanning - Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] - BSA and Azide free (ab220796)

    We have systematically measured KD (the equilibrium dissociation constant between the antibody and its antigen), of more than 840 recombinant antibodies to assess not only their individual KD values but also to see the average affinity of antibody.
    Based on the comparison with published literature values for mouse monoclonal antibodies, Recombinant antibodies appear to be on average 1-2 order of magnitude higher affinity.

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] - BSA and Azide free (ab220796), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] - BSA and Azide free (ab220796)

    This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS and sodium azide (Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] ab109186).
    Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] ab109186 staining Olig2 in primary mouse neurons/glia, DIV14 (prepared from E18 mouse hippocampal brain area, obtained from Transnetyx Tissue by BrainBits, LLC, cat.no. C57EHP) cells. The cells were fixed with 100% methanol (5 min), permeabilized with 0.1% PBS-Tween for 5 minutes and then blocked with 1% BSA/10% normal goat serum/0.3M glycine in 0.1%PBS-Tween for 1h. The cells were then incubated overnight at 4°C with Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] ab109186 at 5µg/ml and Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Loading Control ab7291, Mouse monoclonal [DM1A] to alpha Tubulin - Loading Control. Cells were then incubated with Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed ab150081, Goat polyclonal Secondary Antibody to Rabbit IgG - H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488), pre-adsorbed at 1/1000 dilution (shown in green) and Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594) preadsorbed ab150120, Goat polyclonal Secondary Antibody to Mouse IgG - H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594), pre-adsorbed at 1/1000 dilution (shown in pseudocolour red). Nuclear DNA was labelled with DAPI (shown in blue).
    Image was acquired with a confocal microscope (Leica-Microsystems TCS SP8) and a single confocal section is shown.

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] - BSA and Azide free (ab220796), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] - BSA and Azide free (ab220796)

    This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation (Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] ab109186).

    Immunohistochemical analysis of formalin fixed paraffin embedded human brain (cerebrum) labelling Olig2 with Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] ab109186 at a concentration of 0.96 µg/ml. The immunostaining was performed on a Ventana DISCOVERY ULTRA (Roche Tissue Diagnostics) instrument with an OptiView DAB IHC Detection Kit. Heat mediated antigen retrieval was conducted for 32 mins at 100°C with ULTRA cell conditioning solution (CC1, pH 8.5). Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] ab109186 Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] was incubated at 37°C for 16 mins. Sections were counterstained with Hematoxylin II. Image inset shows absence of staining in secondary antibody only control.

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] - BSA and Azide free (ab220796), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] - BSA and Azide free (ab220796)

    This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation (Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] ab109186).

    Immunohistochemical analysis of formalin fixed paraffin embedded human brain (cerebrum) labelling Olig2 with Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] ab109186 at a concentration of 0.96 µg/ml. The immunostaining was performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND® RX instrument with a Bond™ Polymer Refine Detection kit. Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed with Tris-EDTA buffer (pH 9.0, Epitope Retrieval Solution 2) for 20 mins. Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] ab109186 Anti-Olig2 antibody [EPR2673] was incubated for 30 mins at room temperature. Sections were counterstained with Hematoxylin. Image inset shows absence of staining in secondary antibody only control.

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