Anti-Tau Alzheimer’s Disease antibody [GT-38] - Conformation-Specific (ab246808) is a mouse monoclonal antibody detecting Tau Alzheimer’s Disease in IHC-P, IHC-Fr, ELISA. Suitable for Human.
Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide
Constituents: PBS, 6.97% L-Arginine
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Species Human | Dilution info - | Notes GT-38 works as a capture antibody but we have not had success using it as a detection antibody and have not explored extensive antibody sandwich partner compatibility. |
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Species Human | Dilution info 1 µg/mL | Notes Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol. |
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The protein expressed by the MAPT gene promotes microtubule assembly and stability and might be involved in establishing and maintaining neuronal polarity. Its C-terminus binds axonal microtubules, and the N-terminus binds neural plasma membrane components, suggesting that tau functions as a linker protein between the two. Axonal polarity is predetermined by MAPT localization within the neuronal cell's domain defined by the centrosome. The short isoforms allow cytoskeleton plasticity, whereas the longer isoforms may preferentially play a role in its stabilization. This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
MAPTL, MTBT1, TAU, MAPT, Microtubule-associated protein tau, Neurofibrillary tangle protein, Paired helical filament-tau, PHF-tau
Anti-Tau Alzheimer’s Disease antibody [GT-38] - Conformation-Specific (ab246808) is a mouse monoclonal antibody detecting Tau Alzheimer’s Disease in IHC-P, IHC-Fr, ELISA. Suitable for Human.
Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide
Constituents: PBS, 6.97% L-Arginine
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Tau protein also known as MAPT (Microtubule-Associated Protein Tau) plays a mechanical role in stabilizing microtubules in neuronal axons. The human tau protein has several isoforms generally weighing between 45 to 65 kDa. Tau is predominantly expressed in neurons of the central nervous system but can also be found in some non-neuronal cells. In neurons tau binds to tubulin and facilitates the polymerization and stability of microtubules which are essential for maintaining cellular structure and transport functions.
Tau protein impacts the dynamics of the neuronal cytoskeleton. Tau is part of the intracellular transport system where it facilitates the movement of organelles and proteins along axons. This function is essential for neuron communication and resilience. Tau interacts with and regulates microtubule-associated complexes ensuring efficient intracellular transport. Its role in cytoskeletal integrity strongly influences cell signaling pathways critical for synaptic plasticity and neuronal survival.
Tau protein plays a significant part in cellular transport and signal transduction pathways. One key pathway is the MAPK signaling pathway where tau's phosphorylation state influences neuronal response to external stimuli. Additionally tau is involved in the PI3K/AKT pathway affecting cell growth and survival. Within these pathways tau's phosphorylation is regulated by kinases including GSK-3Β and CDK5 while phosphatases like PP2A dephosphorylate tau to maintain its functional state.
Dysfunctional tau is strongly linked to neurodegenerative diseases particularly Alzheimer's disease (AD) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). In AD hyperphosphorylated tau forms neurofibrillary tangles which disrupt neuronal function and promote cell death. This process often involves other proteins such as beta-amyloid which exacerbate tau's pathological aggregation. Understanding tauopathy mechanisms has guided the research and development of anti-tau antibodies like anti-GT3 and anti-conformation antibodies as therapeutic strategies against tau-related pathologies in neurodegenerative disorders.
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IHC image of Tau Alzheimer's Disease staining in a section of frozen human Alzheimer brain performed on a Leica BONDTM system using the standard protocol F. The section was incubated with ab246808, 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.
IHC image of Tau Alzheimer's Disease staining in a section of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded human Alzheimer brain performed on a Leica BONDTM system using the standard protocol F. 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 ab246808, 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.
GT-38 detects Alzheimer's disease (AD) tau pathology. Immunofluorescence staining with GT-38 (green) at 2 μg/mL followed by anti mouse-488 conjugated secondary detection antibody in 6 μm thick sections of paraffin embedded human AD hippocampus fixed in ethanol. Blue stain is DAPI positive nuclei.
Purified GT-38 mouse IgG1 antibody was coated on a 384 well plate at 450 ng/well (30 uL of 15 ng/uL) in 0.1 M NaHCO3 pH 9.6 at 4°C overnight. Plates were washed with PBST (phosphate buffered saline pH 7.2 with 0.05% Tween20) five times. GT-38 capture antibody was blocked with a commercial blocking solution 4°C overnight. Antigens consisted of either human brain derived insoluble tau enriched extract (AD-tau) or purified recombinant tau monomer. AD-tau was sonicated with a probe sonicator and antigens diluted in 0.2% BSA in PBS and applied to immobilized GT-38 and allowed to incubate 4°C overnight. Plates were washed with PBST five times. Rabbit polyclonal total tau detection antibody was diluted to 3.7 μg/mL in Buffer C (20 mM sodium phosphate pH 7.0, 2 mM EDTA, 400 mM sodium chloride, 1% BSA, 0.005% thimerosal), 30 μL was added to each well and incubated for 1 hour at room temperature. Plates were washed with PBST five times. Anti-rabbit HRP conjugated was diluted 1: 3,000 in Buffer C, 30 μL was added to each well and incubated for 1 hour at RT. Plates were washed with PBST five times. Colorimetric HRP substrate (30 μL/well) was added to the plate and developed at RT for 10 minutes. The reaction was quenched with addition of 30 μL/well 10% H2PO4 and the absorbance was measured at wavelength 450 nm.
IHC image of Tau Alzheimer's Disease staining in a section of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded human normal brain performed on a Leica BONDTM system using the standard protocol F. 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 ab246808, 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.
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