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Anti-Prion protein PrP antibody [EP1802Y] (ab52604) is a rabbit monoclonal antibody that is used to detect Prion protein PrP in Western Blot, IHC-P. Suitable for Human, Mouse, Rat samples.



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

-Over 30 publications

-Over 30 publications


Images

Western blot - Anti-Prion protein PrP antibody [EP1802Y] (AB52604), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Prion protein PrP antibody [EP1802Y] (AB52604), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-Prion protein PrP antibody [EP1802Y] (AB52604), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Prion protein PrP antibody [EP1802Y] (AB52604), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Prion protein PrP antibody [EP1802Y] (AB52604), expandable thumbnail

Publications

Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Host species
Rabbit
Storage buffer

pH: 7.2 - 7.4
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.

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Reactivity data

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IHC-PWBFlow Cyt (Intra)ICC/IF
Human
Tested
Tested
Not recommended
Not recommended
Mouse
Tested
Tested
Not recommended
Not recommended
Rat
Tested
Tested
Not recommended
Not recommended

Tested
Tested

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
1/500
Notes

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

Species
Rat
Dilution info
1/500
Notes

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

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/500
Notes

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

Tested
Tested

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
1/5000 - 1/10000
Notes

-

Species
Rat
Dilution info
1/5000 - 1/10000
Notes

-

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/5000 - 1/10000
Notes

-

Not recommended
Not recommended

Species
Human
Dilution info
-
Notes

For unpurified use at 1/00. ab172730 - Rabbit monoclonal IgG, is suitable for use as an isotype control with this antibody.

Species
Rat
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Not recommended
Not recommended

Species
Mouse, Rat, Human
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

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Target data

Function

Its primary physiological function is unclear. May play a role in neuronal development and synaptic plasticity. May be required for neuronal myelin sheath maintenance. May promote myelin homeostasis through acting as an agonist for ADGRG6 receptor. May play a role in iron uptake and iron homeostasis. Soluble oligomers are toxic to cultured neuroblastoma cells and induce apoptosis (in vitro) (By similarity). Association with GPC1 (via its heparan sulfate chains) targets PRNP to lipid rafts. Also provides Cu(2+) or Zn(2+) for the ascorbate-mediated GPC1 deaminase degradation of its heparan sulfate side chains (By similarity).

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Anti-Prion protein PrP antibody [EP1802Y] (ab52604) is a rabbit monoclonal antibody that is used to detect Prion protein PrP in Western Blot, IHC-P. Suitable for Human, Mouse, Rat samples.



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

-Over 30 publications

-Over 30 publications

Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal
Immunogen
  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.
Clone number
EP1802Y
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Concentration
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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-Prion protein PrP antibody [EP1802Y] (ab52604) is a rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P) in Human, Mouse, Rat samples.

What is the molecular weight of Prion protein PrP?


Anti-Prion protein PrP [EP1802Y] (ab52604) specifically detects a band for Prion protein PrP (UniProt: P04156) at a molecular weight of 28kDa.

Trusted by the scientific community


Anti-Prion protein PrP [EP1802Y] (ab52604) was first used in a scientific publication in 2007 and has been cited over 30 times in peer-reviewed journals.

Trial sizes available!


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We have a range of other formats of antibody clone [EP1802Y] also available for your convenience:
ab52604, Carrier free - Anti-Prion protein PrP antibody [EP1802Y] - BSA and Azide free ab238428, PE - PE Anti-Prion protein PrP antibody [EP1802Y] ab305776, APC - APC Anti-Prion protein PrP antibody [EP1802Y] ab305777, HRP - HRP Anti-Prion protein PrP antibody [EP1802Y] ab305778, Alkaline Phosphatase - Alkaline Phosphatase Anti-Prion protein PrP antibody [EP1802Y] ab308934, Alexa Fluor® 647 - Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-Prion protein PrP antibody [EP1802Y] ab310239, Alexa Fluor® 594 - Alexa Fluor® 594 Anti-Prion protein PrP antibody [EP1802Y] ab310690, Alexa Fluor® 555 - Alexa Fluor® 555 Anti-Prion protein PrP antibody [EP1802Y] ab312220



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

Prion protein also known as PrP or major prion protein plays a mechanical role in the normal functioning of brain cells. It is a glycoprotein with a flexible structure and has an approximate mass of 35-36 kDa. PrP expression is high in nervous tissue. It is present in neurons and glial cells but also surfaces in other tissues like heart and kidney. Alternate names like p-pr-p and f89 refer to specific conformations or studies related to its structure.

Biological function summary

Prion protein assists in maintaining normal cell activities. Researchers do not fully understand its exact biological role but it might be involved in copper ion uptake and protection against oxidative stress. PrP can form complexes with other cellular proteins some of which help in routing signals inside the cell. Additionally prion protein may have synaptic functions related to neurodevelopment and neuroprotection.

Pathways

Prion protein links to both neuroprotective and neurodegenerative pathways. It participates in signaling pathways that protect neurons from apoptosis. This protein associates closely with copper-dependent pathways possibly related to its capacity to bind copper ions which affects oxidative stress responses. Prion protein also interacts with proteins like synapsin to modulate synaptic transmission.

Associated diseases and disorders

Prion protein is directly related to prion diseases such as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and kuru. These diseases arise from misfolded forms of PrP which aggregate and cause neurodegeneration. The misfolded form referred to as PrP^Sc can induce normal PrP to misfold propagating disease. Dopamine receptor proteins and synaptic proteins can indirectly interact or be affected in these disorders highlighting a complex network of affected neural functions.

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  • Western blot - Anti-Prion protein PrP antibody [EP1802Y] (ab52604), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Prion protein PrP antibody [EP1802Y] (ab52604)

    The molecular weights observed represent different glycosation states and are consistent with what has been described in the literature (PMID: 20670940, PMID: 19568430, PMID: 15240877 and PMID: 22558368).

    Blocking/Diluting buffer: 5% NFDM/TBST

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Prion protein PrP antibody [EP1802Y] (ab52604) at 1/5000 dilution

    Lane 1: Human brain lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 2: Mouse brain lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 3: Rat brain lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 4: SK-MEL-28 (Human malignant melanoma ) whole cell lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 5: Neuro-2a (Mouse neuroblastoma neuroblast) whole cell lysate at 20 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG (HRP) with minimal cross-reactivity with human IgG at 1/2000 dilution

    Predicted band size: 28 kDa

    Observed band size: 20-37 kDa

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Prion protein PrP antibody [EP1802Y] (ab52604), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Prion protein PrP antibody [EP1802Y] (ab52604)

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) analysis of human cerebrum tissue sections labeling Prion protein PrP with purified ab52604 at 1/500 dilution (1.32 µg/mL). Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed using Bond™ Epitope Retrieval Solution 1 (pH 6.0). Rabbit specific IHC polymer detection kit HRP/DAB (Rabbit specific IHC polymer detection kit HRP/DAB ab209101) was used as the secondary antibody. Negative control: PBS instead of the primary antibody. Hematoxylin was used as a counterstain.
    The immunostaining was performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND® RX instrument.

  • Western blot - Anti-Prion protein PrP antibody [EP1802Y] (ab52604), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Prion protein PrP antibody [EP1802Y] (ab52604)

    This blot was produced using a 4-12% Bis-tris gel under the MES buffer system. The gel was run at 200V for 35 minutes before being transferred onto a Nitrocellulose membrane at 30V for 70 minutes. The membrane was then blocked for an hour using 2% Bovine Serum Albumin before being incubated with ab52604 overnight at 4°C. Antibody binding was detected using an anti-rabbit antibody conjugated to HRP, and visualised using ECL development solution ECL Substrate Kit (High Sensitivity) ab133406.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Prion protein PrP antibody [EP1802Y] (ab52604) at 1/5000 dilution

    All lanes: Recombinant Mouse Prion protein PrP (ab74056) at 0.01 µg

    Secondary

    All lanes: Western blot - Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) preadsorbed (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) preadsorbed ab97080) at 1/5000 dilution

    Developed using the ECL technique.

    Performed under reducing conditions.

    Predicted band size: 28 kDa

    Exposure time: 10s

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Prion protein PrP antibody [EP1802Y] (ab52604), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Prion protein PrP antibody [EP1802Y] (ab52604)

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) analysis of rat cerebrum tissue sections labeling Prion protein PrP with purified ab52604 at 1/500 dilution (1.32 µg/mL). Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed using Bond™ Epitope Retrieval Solution 1 (pH 6.0). Rabbit specific IHC polymer detection kit HRP/DAB (Rabbit specific IHC polymer detection kit HRP/DAB ab209101) was used as the secondary antibody. Negative control: PBS instead of the primary antibody. Hematoxylin was used as a counterstain.
    The immunostaining was performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND® RX instrument.

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Prion protein PrP antibody [EP1802Y] (ab52604), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Prion protein PrP antibody [EP1802Y] (ab52604)

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) analysis of mouse cerebrum tissue sections labeling Prion protein PrP with purified ab52604 at 1/500 dilution (1.32 µg/mL). Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed using Bond™ Epitope Retrieval Solution 1 (pH 6.0). Rabbit specific IHC polymer detection kit HRP/DAB (Rabbit specific IHC polymer detection kit HRP/DAB ab209101) was used as the secondary antibody. Negative control: PBS instead of the primary antibody. Hematoxylin was used as a counterstain.
    The immunostaining was performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND® RX instrument.

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Prion protein PrP antibody [EP1802Y] (ab52604), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Prion protein PrP antibody [EP1802Y] (ab52604)

    Immunohistochemical analysis of brain glioma using ab52604 (unpurified) at a dilution of 1/100. Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

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