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Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] - BSA and Azide free (ab218600) is a rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody provided in a PBS only buffer for easy conjugation detecting Tau in Western Blot, IP, IHC-P, IHC-Fr, ELISA, Dot Blot. Suitable for Human, Mouse, Rat.



- BSA, sodium azide, and glycerol-free for easy conjugation

- Biophysical QC for unrivalled batch-batch consistency

- Over 10 publications

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Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] - BSA and Azide free (AB218600), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] - BSA and Azide free (AB218600), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] - BSA and Azide free (AB218600), expandable thumbnail
  • Dot Blot - Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] - BSA and Azide free (AB218600), expandable thumbnail
  • ELISA - Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] - BSA and Azide free (AB218600), 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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Tested

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Human
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-
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

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Mouse
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Use at an assay dependent concentration.
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Rat, Cow
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Not recommended

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Synthetic peptide
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Not recommended
Not recommended

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Mouse
Dilution info
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Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Species
Rat
Dilution info
-
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Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

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Human
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-

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Cow
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Synthetic peptide
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Tested

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Synthetic peptide
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Expected

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Human, Mouse
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Use at an assay dependent concentration.
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-

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Predicted

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Rat, Cow
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Tested

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Synthetic peptide
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Expected

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Human, Mouse
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
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Predicted

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Rat, Cow
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Tested

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Mouse, Human
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Predicted

Species
Rat, Cow
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Not recommended
Not recommended

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Synthetic peptide
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Tested
Tested

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Human
Dilution info
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Heat mediated antigen retrieval using sodium citrate buffer (10mM citrate pH 6.0 + 0.05% Tween-20).

Not recommended
Not recommended

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Mouse, Rat, Cow, Synthetic peptide
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Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
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Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Not recommended
Not recommended

Species
Rat
Dilution info
-
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
-
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Species
Cow
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Species
Synthetic peptide
Dilution info
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Notes

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Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
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Notes

Antibody concentration range - 3.33, 1.67, 0.83, 0.42, 0.21, 0 nM/mL

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Expected

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
Notes

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Predicted

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Rat, Cow
Dilution info
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Not recommended
Not recommended

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Synthetic peptide
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Target data

Function

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.

Additional Targets

MAPT phospho S396

Alternative names

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Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] - BSA and Azide free (ab218600) is a rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody provided in a PBS only buffer for easy conjugation detecting Tau in Western Blot, IP, IHC-P, IHC-Fr, ELISA, Dot Blot. Suitable for Human, Mouse, Rat.



- BSA, sodium azide, and glycerol-free for easy conjugation

- Biophysical QC for unrivalled batch-batch consistency

- Over 10 publications

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
E178
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Specificity

The specificity of this antibody refers to P10636-8.

Unsuitable for mouse and rat IHC-P and IHC-Fr.

Dissociation constant
2.08 x 10-11 M
Concentration
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Storage

Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
+4°C
Storage information
Do Not Freeze

Notes

What is this antibody validated in?


Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] - BSA and Azide free (ab218600) is a rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Immunoprecipitation (IP), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-Fr), ELISA, Dot Blot in Human, Mouse, Rat samples.

What is the molecular weight of Tau?


Anti-Tau (phospho S396) [E178] - BSA and Azide free (ab218600) specifically detects a band for Tau (UniProt: P10636) at a molecular weight of 79kDa.

Trusted by the scientific community


Anti-Tau (phospho S396) [E178] - BSA and Azide free (ab218600) was first used in a scientific publication in 2017 and has been cited over 10 times in peer-reviewed journals.

Trial sizes available!


Test your antibody or perform pre-screening before committing to a larger quantity. Sold in 10µl. Discover our selection of trial-size antibodies.

Other related products


We have a range of other formats of antibody clone [E178] also available for your convenience:
Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] ab32057, Carrier free - ab218600, Carrier free - Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] - Mouse IgG2a (Chimeric) - BSA and Azide free ab302491, Alexa Fluor® 555 - Alexa Fluor® 555 Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] ab305369, Alexa Fluor® 594 - Alexa Fluor® 594 Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] ab311642, Alexa Fluor® 568 - Alexa Fluor® 568 Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] ab312915, Alexa Fluor® 750 - Alexa Fluor® 750 Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] ab321561, Biotin - Biotin Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] ab322984



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.

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.

Supplementary info

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

Tau also known as microtubule-associated protein Tau (MAPT) plays an important role in stabilizing microtubules in neuronal cells. Tau is primarily found in the central nervous system but also exists in peripheral neurons. Human Tau protein comes in six isoforms due to alternative splicing with molecular weights ranging from 48 kDa to 67 kDa. This protein predominantly locates in the axons of neurons where it maintains the stability of microtubule tracks necessary for axonal transport.

Biological function summary

Tau is involved in the assembly and stabilization of microtubules essential for maintaining neuronal structure. It interacts with microtubule-binding domains (MBD) to bind and bundle microtubules facilitating intracellular transport. Tau forms a part of the neuronal cytoskeleton complex working closely with other cytoskeletal proteins to preserve the proper axonal transport and function. Abnormally phosphorylated Tau often termed phospho-Tau disrupts this complex affecting microtubule stability.

Pathways

Tau has critical involvement in several signaling cascades such as the microtubule-binding and transport pathways. Glycogen synthase kinase 3 beta (GSK3Β) and cyclin-dependent kinase 5 (CDK5) frequently phosphorylate Tau controlling its interaction with microtubules. Phosphorylated Tau accumulates leading to the formation of neurofibrillary tangles often observed in neurodegenerative conditions. Additionally Tau interacts with GAPDH impacting cellular energy regulation through potential pathway cross-talk involving oxidative stress responses.

Associated diseases and disorders

Tau is closely associated with Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia. In Alzheimer's disease hyperphosphorylated Tau aggregates into paired helical filaments forming neurofibrillary tangles while similar aggregates are observed in frontotemporal dementia. In these conditions Tau links to amyloid precursor protein (APP) where misregulated phosphorylation-driven interactions contribute to neurodegeneration. Identifying phospho-Tau and its altered interactions with related proteins aids in understanding and potentially treating these disorders.

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  • Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] - BSA and Azide free (ab218600), expandable thumbnail

    Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] - BSA and Azide free (ab218600)

    Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] ab32057 (purified) at 1/20 dilution (0.5ug) immunoprecipitating Tau in Human fetal brain lysates.
    Lane 1: Human fetal brain lysates 10ug
    Lane 2 (+): Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] ab32057 & Human fetal brain lysates
    Lane 3 (-): Rabbit monoclonal IgG (Rabbit IgG, monoclonal [EPR25A] - Isotype Control ab172730) instead of Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] ab32057 in Human fetal brain lysates
    For western blotting, VeriBlot for IP Detection Reagent (HRP) (VeriBlot for IP Detection Reagent (HRP) ab131366) was used at 1/1000 dilution.
    Blocking and diluting buffer: 5% NFDM/TBST.

    This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] ab32057).

    All lanes: Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] (Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] ab32057)

    Predicted band size: 78 kDa

  • Western blot - Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] - BSA and Azide free (ab218600), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] - BSA and Azide free (ab218600)

    Tau (phospho S396) Western blot staining using rabbit Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody

    Blocking/Diluting buffer and concentration 5% NFDM/TBST

    Tau assembles into oligomers as described in PMID: 28382304, 32692785 and 30120733.

    This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation (Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] ab32057).

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] (Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] ab32057) at 1/1000 dilution

    Lane 1: Human brain lysates at 15 µg

    Lane 2: Human brain lysates and the membrane was incubated with alkaline phosphatase at 15 µg

    Lane 3: Human brain lysates and the membrane was incubated with lambda phosphatase at 15 µg

    Secondary

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

    Predicted band size: 78 kDa

    Observed band size: 50-79 kDa

    Exposure time: 60s

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] - BSA and Azide free (ab218600), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] - BSA and Azide free (ab218600)

    This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation (Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] ab32057).

    Immunohistochemistry analysis of paraffin-embedded human cerebrum tissue sections labeling Tau (phospho S396) with Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] ab32057 at 1/4000 dilution (0.026 μg/mL). Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP polymer) was used as the secondary antibody. Sections were counterstained with Hematoxylin. Antigen retrieval was heat mediated using Antigen Retrieval Buffer (100X Tris-EDTA Buffer, pH 9.0) ab93684 (Tris/EDTA buffer, pH 9.0).

    Positive staining on human cerebrum without alkaline phosphatase treatment (image A). No staining on human cerebrum with alkaline phosphatase treatment (image B).
    The section was incubated with Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] ab32057 overnight at +4°C.

  • Dot Blot - Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] - BSA and Azide free (ab218600), expandable thumbnail

    Dot Blot - Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] - BSA and Azide free (ab218600)

    This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation (Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] ab32057).

    Dot blot analysis of Tau (phospho S396) phospho peptide (Lane 1) and Tau non-phospho peptide (Lane 2) labelling Tau (phospho S396) with Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] ab32057 at a dilution of 1/1000. Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ab97051 (Peroxidase conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG (H+L)) was used as the secondary antibody at a dilution of 1/100000.

    Blocking and dilution buffer: 5% NFDM/TBST.

    Exposure time: 3 minutes.

  • ELISA - Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] - BSA and Azide free (ab218600), expandable thumbnail

    ELISA - Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] - BSA and Azide free (ab218600)

    This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation (Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] ab32057).

    Indirect ELISA antigen dose-response curve using Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] ab32057 at 1000-0 ng/mL. Antigen Human Tau (phospho S396) peptide, Human Tau non-phospho peptide at concentration of 1000 ng/mL. Alkaline Phosphatase-conjugated AffiniPure Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H+L at 1/2500 dilution was used as the secondary antibody.

  • Western blot - Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] - BSA and Azide free (ab218600), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] - BSA and Azide free (ab218600)

    Tau (phospho S396) Western blot staining using rabbit Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody

    Blocking/Diluting buffer and concentration 5% NFDM/TBST

    Tau assembles into oligomers as described in PMID: 28382304, 32692785 and 30120733.

    This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation (Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] ab32057).

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] (Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] ab32057) at 1/1000 dilution

    Lane 1: Mouse brain lysates at 15 µg

    Lane 2: Mouse brain lysates and the membrane was incubated with alkaline phosphatase at 15 µg

    Lane 3: Mouse brain lysates and the membrane was incubated with lambda phosphatase at 15 µg

    Secondary

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

    Predicted band size: 78 kDa

    Observed band size: 50-79 kDa

    Exposure time: 10s

  • Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] - BSA and Azide free (ab218600), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] - BSA and Azide free (ab218600)

    This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation (Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] ab32057).

    IHC image of Tau staining in a section of frozen normal human Alzheimer brain performed on a Leica BONDTM system using the standard protocol. The section was fixed in 10% paraformaldehyde (10 min) prior to staining. The section was incubated with Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] ab32057, 1/1000 dilution, 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 (phospho S396) antibody [E178] - BSA and Azide free (ab218600), expandable thumbnail
    This image is courtesy of Carl Hobbs, King's College London, United Kingdom

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] - BSA and Azide free (ab218600)

    This IHC data was generated using the same anti-Tau antibody clone, E178, in a different buffer formulation (cat# Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] ab32057).

    Immunohistochemistical detection of Tau antibody [E178] (Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] ab32057) on formaldehyde-fixed paraffin-embedded human salivary gland sections. Antigen retrieval step: Heat mediated. Buffer Used: Citric acid pH6. Permeabilization: No. Blocking step: 1% BSA for 10 mins @ 21°C. Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] ab32057 incubated at 1/1000 for 2 hours @ 21°C in TBS/BSA/azide. Secondary antibody: anti rabbit IgG conjugated to Biotin (1/200). NB: An interesting pattern of positivity that seems to be supported by the Human Protein Atlas. Coloured arrowheads in the submitted image indicate features: red for positive serous glands, blue for positive intra-lobular collecting ducts, black for negative mucous glands (there is a serous demilune around this acinus), yellow for intralobular collecting ducts, green for nerve tracks in the interlobular areas, blue for positive interlobular collecting ducts. There appears to be a population of positive nuclei but this may b

  • Affinity Purification - Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] - BSA and Azide free (ab218600), expandable thumbnail

    Affinity Purification - Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] - BSA and Azide free (ab218600)

    Biotinylated Human Tau (pS396) [0.05 μg/ml] was loaded to SA biosensor on Fortebio RED96e Machine, then associate with recombinant Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] in serial concentration points [3.33, 1.67, 0.83, 0.42, 0.21 nM/mL] by 2-fold dilution, next to dissociate in blank testing buffer [0.1% BSA in PBST (0.05%Tween-20)]. Calculated signals had already subtracted blank control, curve fitting using 1:1 binding model. Non-phospho Tau protein's association and dissociation were also showed in graph. KD(M) value of Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] is 2.08E-11

    This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation (Anti-Tau (phospho S396) antibody [E178] ab32057).

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