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AB41548

Anti-S100 beta antibody - Astrocyte Marker

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Anti-S100 beta antibody (ab41548) is a rabbit polyclonal antibody detecting S100 beta in Western Blot, IHC-P. Suitable for Mouse, Rat, Zebrafish.

- Over 110 publications
- Trusted since 2008

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Protein S100-B, S-100 protein beta chain, S-100 protein subunit beta, S100 calcium-binding protein B

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-S100 beta antibody - Astrocyte Marker (AB41548)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-S100 beta antibody - Astrocyte Marker (AB41548)

IHC image of S100 beta staining in a section of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded normal mouse brain performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND® RX instrument using the standard protocol. The section was pre-treated using heat mediated antigen retrieval with sodium citrate buffer (pH6, epitope retrieval solution 1) for 20mins. The section was then incubated with ab41548, 0.1ug/ml, for 15 mins at room temperature and detected using an HRP conjugated compact polymer system. DAB was used as the chromogen. The section was then counterstained with haematoxylin and mounted with DPX. The inset secondary-only control image is taken from an identical assay without primary antibody.

For other IHC staining systems (automated and non-automated) customers should optimize variable parameters such as antigen retrieval conditions, primary antibody concentration and antibody incubation times.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-S100 beta antibody - Astrocyte Marker (AB41548)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-S100 beta antibody - Astrocyte Marker (AB41548)

ab41548 staining S100 beta in Zebrafish body, showing T/S of spinal cord region by Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P - paraformaldehyde-fixed, paraffin-embedded sections). Tissue was fixed with formaldehyde and blocked with 1% BSA for 10 minutes; antigen retrieval was by heat mediation in citric acid. Samples were incubated with primary antibody (1/10000 in TBS/BSA/azide) for 2 hours at 21°C. A Biotin-conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG polyclonal (1/250) was used as the secondary antibody.

Image courtesy of Carl Hobbs, King College London, U.K.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-S100 beta antibody - Astrocyte Marker (AB41548)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-S100 beta antibody - Astrocyte Marker (AB41548)

ab41548 staining S100 beta in mouse brain tissue sections by Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P - paraformaldehyde-fixed, paraffin-embedded sections). Tissue was fixed with formaldehyde and blocked with 1% BSA for 10 minutes; antigen retrieval was by heat mediation in citric acid. Samples were incubated with primary antibody (1/10000 in TBS/BSA/azide) for 2 hours at 21°C. A Biotin-conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG polyclonal (1/250) was used as the secondary antibody.

At this dilution factor, there is very good delineation of astrocyte processes.

This image is courtesy of an Abreview submitted by Carl Hobbs

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-S100 beta antibody - Astrocyte Marker (AB41548)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-S100 beta antibody - Astrocyte Marker (AB41548)

IHC image of S100 beta staining in a section of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded normal rat brain performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND® RX instrument using the standard protocol. The section was pre-treated using heat mediated antigen retrieval with sodium citrate buffer (pH6, epitope retrieval solution 1) for 20mins. The section was then incubated with ab41548, 0.1ug/ml, for 15 mins at room temperature and detected using an HRP conjugated compact polymer system. DAB was used as the chromogen. The section was then counterstained with haematoxylin and mounted with DPX. The inset secondary-only control image is taken from an identical assay without primary antibody.

For other IHC staining systems (automated and non-automated) customers should optimize variable parameters such as antigen retrieval conditions, primary antibody concentration and antibody incubation times.

Western blot - Anti-S100 beta antibody - Astrocyte Marker (AB41548)
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Western blot - Anti-S100 beta antibody - Astrocyte Marker (AB41548)

All lanes:

Western blot - Anti-S100 beta antibody - Astrocyte Marker (ab41548) at 1 µg/mL

Lane 1:

Brain (Mouse) Tissue Lysate at 10 µg

Lane 2:

Brain (Rat) Tissue Lysate at 10 µg

Lane 3:

Spinal Cord (Mouse) Tissue Lysate at 10 µg

Lane 4:

Spinal Cord (Rat) Tissue Lysate at 10 µg

Secondary

All lanes:

Goat polyclonal to Rabbit IgG - H&L - Pre-Adsorbed (HRP) at 1/3000 dilution

Predicted band size: 10 kDa

Observed band size: 52 kDa,9 kDa

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Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Mouse, Rat, Zebrafish

Applications

WB, IHC-P

applications

Immunogen

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

Specificity

From Jan 2024, QC testing of replenishment batches of this polyclonal changed. All tested and expected application and reactive species combinations are still covered by our Abcam product promise. However, we no longer test all applications. For more information on a specific batch, please contact our Scientific Support who will be happy to help. You may also be interested in our alternative recombinant antibody, ab52642.

Reactivity data

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Product details

What is this antibody validated in?
Anti-S100 beta antibody (ab41548) is a rabbit polyclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P) in Mouse, Rat, Zebrafish samples.

What is the molecular weight of S100 beta?
Anti-S100 beta (ab41548) specifically detects a band for S100 beta (UniProt: P04271) at a molecular weight of 11kDa.

Trusted by the scientific community
Anti-S100 beta (ab41548) was first used in a scientific publication in 2008 and has been cited over 110 times in peer-reviewed journals.

Reviewed by scientists
Anti-S100 beta (ab41548) has over 15 independent reviews from customers.

Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Immunogen
Storage buffer
pH: 7.4 Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 1% 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.

S100 beta also known as protein S100 is part of the S100 family of proteins characterized by their calcium-binding properties. The S100 beta protein has an approximate molecular mass of 10.7 kDa. This protein is mainly expressed in astrocytes a type of glial cell in the central nervous system. It acts as a marker for astrocytes and is prominently used in astrocyte immunohistochemistry. Additionally it serves as a valuable marker for identifying and studying astrocyte markers because it can highlight the presence of these cells in various contexts.
Biological function summary

The S100 beta protein participates in several intracellular and extracellular activities influencing cell proliferation and differentiation. It forms dimers and sometimes assembles into larger complexes mediated by the binding of calcium ions which alters its functional state. Within the nervous system S100 beta modulates the dynamics between neurons and glial cells affecting processes such as cell survival and neurite outgrowth. This dual role in both supporting and inhibiting various cellular actions highlights its importance in maintaining neural homeostasis.

Pathways

S100 beta engages in signaling pathways related to inflammation and stress responses. It works within the MAPK and NF-kB pathways playing roles in cellular responses to oxidative stress. These pathways involve interactions with other proteins like p53 which S100 beta can modulate to influence apoptosis. The regulatory properties of S100 beta in these pathways link it with broader networks affecting cell fate decisions under pathological and physiological conditions.

S100 beta is associated with neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. Elevated levels of S100 beta are often found in Alzheimer's disease where it interacts with proteins like amyloid-beta contributing to neuroinflammation and neurotoxicity. In cancer particularly malignant melanoma S100 beta levels serve as a biomarker for tumor progression. Its interactions with p53 and other regulatory proteins highlight its involvement in oncogenic processes emphasizing its potential as a target for therapeutic intervention in these diseases.

Product protocols

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Target data

Small zinc- and- and calcium-binding protein that is highly expressed in astrocytes and constitutes one of the most abundant soluble proteins in brain (PubMed : 14621986, PubMed : 15823027, PubMed : 18949447, PubMed : 20351179). Weakly binds calcium but binds zinc very tightly-distinct binding sites with different affinities exist for both ions on each monomer (PubMed : 15823027). Physiological concentrations of potassium ion antagonize the binding of both divalent cations, especially affecting high-affinity calcium-binding sites (By similarity). Acts as a neurotrophic factor that promotes astrocytosis and axonal proliferation (By similarity). Involved in innervation of thermogenic adipose tissue by acting as an adipocyte-derived neurotrophic factor that promotes sympathetic innervation of adipose tissue (By similarity). Binds to and initiates the activation of STK38 by releasing autoinhibitory intramolecular interactions within the kinase (By similarity). Interaction with AGER after myocardial infarction may play a role in myocyte apoptosis by activating ERK1/2 and p53/TP53 signaling (PubMed : 19910580). Could assist ATAD3A cytoplasmic processing, preventing aggregation and favoring mitochondrial localization (By similarity). May mediate calcium-dependent regulation on many physiological processes by interacting with other proteins, such as TPR-containing proteins, and modulating their activity (By similarity).
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Publications (144)

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Nature communications 16:8496 PubMed41006292

2025

Aging in mice alters regionally enriched striatal astrocytes.

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Kay E Linker,Violeta Duran-Laforet,Matthias Ollivier,Xinzhu Yu,Dorothy P Schafer,Baljit S Khakh

Neurochemical research 50:303 PubMed40965686

2025

Induced Overexpression of Connexin43 in Astrocytes Attenuates the Progression of Experimental Temporal Lobe Epilepsy.

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Oussama Kherbouche,Lukas Henning,Pia Niemann,Caroline Geisen,Gerald Seifert,Christian Henneberger,Bernd K Fleischmann,Christian Steinhäuser,Peter Bedner

Nature communications 16:6992 PubMed40738880

2025

Dual lineage origins contribute to neocortical astrocyte diversity.

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Jiafeng Zhou,Ilaria Vitali,Sergi Roig-Puiggros,Awais Javed,Iva Cantando,Matteo Puglisi,Paola Bezzi,Denis Jabaudon,Christian Mayer,Riccardo Bocchi

Signal transduction and targeted therapy 10:240 PubMed40717119

2025

Astrocytic gamma-aminobutyric acid dysregulation as a therapeutic target for posttraumatic stress disorder.

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Sujung Yoon,Woojin Won,Suji Lee,Kayoung Han,Eunji Ha,Juheon Lee,Seung Jae Hyeon,Yoonji Joo,Haejin Hong,Hyangwon Lee,Yumi Song,Ki Duk Park,Bertrand R Huber,Junghee Lee,Richard A E Edden,Minah Suh,Hoon Ryu,C Justin Lee,In Kyoon Lyoo

Acta neuropathologica 149:49 PubMed40387921

2025

Apolipoprotein E abundance is elevated in the brains of individuals with Down syndrome-Alzheimer's disease.

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Clíona Farrell,Yazead Buhidma,Paige Mumford,Wendy E Heywood,Jenny Hällqvist,Lisi Flores-Aguilar,Elizabeth J Andrews,Negin Rahimzadah,Orjona Stella Taso,Eric Doran,Vivek Swarup,Elizabeth Head,Tammaryn Lashley,Kevin Mills,Christina E Toomey,Frances K Wiseman

Nature cell biology 27:605-618 PubMed40211073

2025

Multipotent neural stem cells originating from neuroepithelium exist outside the mouse central nervous system.

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Dong Han,Wan Xu,Hyun-Woo Jeong,Hongryeol Park,Kathrin Weyer,Yaroslav Tsytsyura,Martin Stehling,Guangming Wu,Guocheng Lan,Kee-Pyo Kim,Henrik Renner,Dong Wook Han,Yicong Chen,Daniela Gerovska,Marcos J Araúzo-Bravo,Jürgen Klingauf,Jens Christian Schwamborn,Ralf H Adams,Pentao Liu,Hans R Schöler

Nature communications 16:558 PubMed39788963

2025

Pulmonary artery denervation by noninvasive stereotactic radiotherapy: a pilot study in swine models of pulmonary hypertension.

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Xingxing Cai,Zhixing Wei,Yichen Shen,Li Qian,Jing Cai,Yuli Yang,Runmin Chi,Wei Wang,Shunxuan Yu,Keke Li,Yudong Fei,Cheng Li,Yaqin Han,Ming Liu,Jianguo Zhang,Dengbin Wang,Mawei Jiang,Yi-Gang Li

PloS one 19:e0307577 PubMed39739680

2025

Immune cell infiltration and modulation of the blood-brain barrier in a guinea pig model of tuberculosis: Observations without evidence of bacterial dissemination to the brain.

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Amanda S Latham,Charlize E Geer,David F Ackart,Kristin N Weninger,Chase C Gross,Brendan K Podell,Randall J Basaraba,Julie A Moreno

Gene therapy 32:189-196 PubMed39501094

2024

Expression and distribution of rAAV9 intrathecally administered in juvenile to adolescent mice.

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Irvin T Garza,Meghan M Eller,Sydni K Holmes,Morgan K Schackmuth,Rachel M Bailey

Light, science & applications 13:277 PubMed39327457

2024

Giant infrared bulk photovoltaic effect in tellurene for broad-spectrum neuromodulation.

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Zhen Wang,Chunhua Tan,Meng Peng,Yiye Yu,Fang Zhong,Peng Wang,Ting He,Yang Wang,Zhenhan Zhang,Runzhang Xie,Fang Wang,Shuijin He,Peng Zhou,Weida Hu
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