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AB254274

Anti-Tau Alzheimer’s Disease antibody [GT-38] - Conformation-Specific - BSA and Azide free

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Mouse Monoclonal TAU antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for ELISA, IHC-P, IHC-Fr and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 5 publications.

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MAPTL, MTBT1, TAU, MAPT, Microtubule-associated protein tau, Neurofibrillary tangle protein, Paired helical filament-tau, PHF-tau

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Immunohistochemistry paraffin embedded sections - Anti-Tau Alzheimer’s Disease antibody [GT-38] - Conformation-Specific - BSA and Azide free (AB254274)
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Immunohistochemistry paraffin embedded sections - Anti-Tau Alzheimer’s Disease antibody [GT-38] - Conformation-Specific - BSA and Azide free (AB254274)

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.

This data and image were courteously provided by Dr. Garrett Gibbons, University of Pennsylvania

Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-Tau Alzheimer’s Disease antibody [GT-38] - Conformation-Specific - BSA and Azide free (AB254274)
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Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-Tau Alzheimer’s Disease antibody [GT-38] - Conformation-Specific - BSA and Azide free (AB254274)

This image was developed using the same antibody clone but in a different formulation, containing PBS and sodium azide, ab246808.

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.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Tau Alzheimer’s Disease antibody [GT-38] - Conformation-Specific - BSA and Azide free (AB254274)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Tau Alzheimer’s Disease antibody [GT-38] - Conformation-Specific - BSA and Azide free (AB254274)

This image was developed using the same antibody clone but in a different formulation, containing PBS and sodium azide, ab246808.

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.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Tau Alzheimer’s Disease antibody [GT-38] - Conformation-Specific - BSA and Azide free (AB254274)
  • IHC-P

Lab

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Tau Alzheimer’s Disease antibody [GT-38] - Conformation-Specific - BSA and Azide free (AB254274)

This image was developed using the same antibody clone but in a different formulation, containing PBS and sodium azide, ab246808.

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.

ELISA - Anti-Tau Alzheimer’s Disease antibody [GT-38] - Conformation-Specific - BSA and Azide free (AB254274)
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ELISA - Anti-Tau Alzheimer’s Disease antibody [GT-38] - Conformation-Specific - BSA and Azide free (AB254274)

GT-38 ELISA selectively detects AD-tau compared to tau monomer. GT-38 immobilized antibody selectively captures pathological tau derived from human AD brain tissue compared to recombinant tau monomer. GT-38 captured AD-tau antigens are detected with total tau rabbit polyclonal antibodies followed by HRP-conjugated anti-rabbit secondary and colorimetric readout. Total tau ELISA serves as a loading control demonstrating equivalent loading of total tau protein from both AD-tau and tau monomer.

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.

This image was developed using the same antibody clone but in a different formulation, containing PBS and sodium azide, ab246808.

This data and image were courteously provided by Dr. Garrett Gibbons, University of Pennsylvania.

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    Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-Tau Alzheimer's Disease antibody [GT-38] - Conformation-Specific

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    Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-Tau Alzheimer’s Disease antibody [GT-38] - Conformation-Specific

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    Alexa Fluor® 594 Anti-Tau Alzheimer’s Disease antibody [GT-38] - Conformation-Specific

  • 565 Alexa Fluor® 555

    Alexa Fluor® 555 Anti-Tau Alzheimer’s Disease antibody [GT-38] - Conformation-Specific

Key facts

Host species

Mouse

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

GT-38

Isotype

IgG1

Light chain type

kappa

Carrier free

Yes

Reacts with

Human

Applications

IHC-P, IHC-Fr, ELISA

applications

Immunogen

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

Reactivity data

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Product details

ab254274 is the carrier-free version of ab246808.

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Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. 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.

Compatibility
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.

Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification
Storage buffer
Constituents: PBS
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
+4°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Do Not Freeze

Supplementary information

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

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.
Biological function summary

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.

Pathways

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.

Product protocols

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Target data

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.
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Publications (5)

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Acta neuropathologica communications 10:27 PubMed35241183

2022

Tuberous sclerosis complex is a novel, amyloid-independent tauopathy associated with elevated phosphorylated 3R/4R tau aggregation.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Andy J Liu,Jay B Lusk,John Ervin,James Burke,Richard O'Brien,Shih-Hsiu J Wang

Brain : a journal of neurology 143:1572-1587 PubMed32390044

2020

Tau immunophenotypes in chronic traumatic encephalopathy recapitulate those of ageing and Alzheimer's disease.

Applications

IHC

Species

Human

John D Arena,Douglas H Smith,Edward B Lee,Garrett S Gibbons,David J Irwin,John L Robinson,Virginia M-Y Lee,John Q Trojanowski,William Stewart,Victoria E Johnson

Nature communications 11:7 PubMed31911587

2020

Transmission of tauopathy strains is independent of their isoform composition.

Applications

IHC

Species

Human

Zhuohao He,Jennifer D McBride,Hong Xu,Lakshmi Changolkar,Soo-Jung Kim,Bin Zhang,Sneha Narasimhan,Garrett S Gibbons,Jing L Guo,Michael Kozak,Gerard D Schellenberg,John Q Trojanowski,Virginia M-Y Lee

Acta neuropathologica communications 7:34 PubMed30832741

2019

Detection of Alzheimer's disease (AD) specific tau pathology with conformation-selective anti-tau monoclonal antibody in co-morbid frontotemporal lobar degeneration-tau (FTLD-tau).

Applications

IHC-P

Species

Human

Garrett S Gibbons,Soo-Jung Kim,John L Robinson,Lakshmi Changolkar,David J Irwin,Leslie M Shaw,Virginia M-Y Lee,John Q Trojanowski

Journal of neuropathology and experimental neurology 77:216-228 PubMed29415231

2018

Detection of Alzheimer Disease (AD)-Specific Tau Pathology in AD and NonAD Tauopathies by Immunohistochemistry With Novel Conformation-Selective Tau Antibodies.

Applications

Dot, sELISA, IHC-P

Species

Human, Human, Human

Garrett S Gibbons,Rachel A Banks,Bumjin Kim,Lakshmi Changolkar,Dawn M Riddle,Susan N Leight,David J Irwin,John Q Trojanowski,Virginia M Y Lee
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