Name: Anti-Tau (phospho T231) antibody [EPR2488]
SKU: ab151559
Rating: 5 (6 reviews)

Anti-Tau (phospho T231) antibody [EPR2488] (ab151559) is a rabbit monoclonal antibody detecting Tau in Western Blot, IP, IHC-P, IHC-Fr, ELISA. Suitable for Human, Mouse, Rat.

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Publications

Key facts

Isotype: IgG
Host species: Rabbit
Storage buffer: 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.

Reactivity data

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Product promiseTestedExpectedPredictedNot recommended

	IHC-P	IP	WB	IHC-Fr	AP	I-ELISA
Human	Tested	Expected	Tested	Tested	Tested	Expected
Mouse	Tested	Expected	Tested	Tested	Expected	Expected
Rat	Tested	Tested	Tested	Expected	Expected	Expected
Synthetic peptide - Human	Not recommended	Not recommended	Not recommended	Not recommended	Not recommended	Tested

Tested
Tested

Species	Dilution info	Notes
Species Mouse	Dilution info 1/500	Notes For unpurified use at 1/200 dilution. Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.
Species Rat	Dilution info 1/500	Notes For unpurified use at 1/200 dilution. Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.
Species Human	Dilution info 1/500	Notes For unpurified use at 1/200 dilution. Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Not recommended
Not recommended

Species	Dilution info	Notes
Species Synthetic peptide - Human	Dilution info -	Notes -

Tested
Tested

Species	Dilution info	Notes
Species Rat	Dilution info 1/20	Notes For unpurified use at 1/50 dilution.

Expected
Expected

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

Not recommended
Not recommended

Species	Dilution info	Notes
Species Synthetic peptide - Human	Dilution info -	Notes -

Tested
Tested

Species	Dilution info	Notes
Species Mouse	Dilution info 1/1000 - 1/10000	Notes -
Species Rat	Dilution info 1/1000 - 1/10000	Notes -
Species Human	Dilution info 1/1000 - 1/10000	Notes -

Not recommended
Not recommended

Species	Dilution info	Notes
Species Synthetic peptide - Human	Dilution info -	Notes -

Tested
Tested

Species	Dilution info	Notes
Species Mouse	Dilution info 1/50	Notes Heat mediated antigen retrieval using sodium citrate buffer (10mM citrate pH 6.0 + 0.05% Tween-20)
Species Human	Dilution info 1/50	Notes Heat mediated antigen retrieval using sodium citrate buffer (10mM citrate pH 6.0 + 0.05% Tween-20)

Expected
Expected

Species	Dilution info	Notes
Species Rat	Dilution info Use at an assay dependent concentration.	Notes -

Not recommended
Not recommended

Species	Dilution info	Notes
Species Synthetic peptide - Human	Dilution info -	Notes -

Tested
Tested

Species	Dilution info	Notes
Species Human	Dilution info -	Notes Antibody concentration range - 4.17, 2.08, 1.04, 0.52, 0.26, 0 nM/mL

Expected
Expected

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

Not recommended
Not recommended

Species	Dilution info	Notes
Species Synthetic peptide - Human	Dilution info -	Notes -

Tested
Tested

Species	Dilution info	Notes
Species Synthetic peptide - Human	Dilution info 125 ng/mL	Notes -

Expected
Expected

Species	Dilution info	Notes
Species Mouse, Rat, Human	Dilution info Use at an assay dependent concentration.	Notes -

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Target data

See full target information MAPT phospho T231

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 T231

Alternative names

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

Key facts

Isotype: IgG
Host species: Rabbit
Storage buffer: 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.
Clone number: EPR2488
Purification technique: Affinity purification Protein A
Specificity: The specificity of this antibody refers to P10636-8.
Dissociation constant: 1.26 x 10^-11 M
Concentration

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-Tau (phospho T231) antibody [EPR2488] (ab151559) is a rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Immunoprecipitation (IP), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-Fr), ELISA in Human, Mouse, Rat samples.

What is the molecular weight of Tau?

Anti-Tau (phospho T231) [EPR2488] (ab151559) specifically detects a band for Tau (UniProt: P10636) at a molecular weight of 46kDa.

Trusted by the scientific community

Anti-Tau (phospho T231) [EPR2488] (ab151559) was first used in a scientific publication in 2012 and has been cited over 50 times in peer-reviewed journals.

Reviewed by scientists

Anti-Tau (phospho T231) [EPR2488] (ab151559) has over 5 independent reviews from customers.

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 [EPR2488] also available for your convenience:
ab151559, Carrier free - ab156624, Alexa Fluor® 647 - ab303468, Alexa Fluor® 594 - ab311643, Alexa Fluor® 568 - ab312916, Alexa Fluor® 555 - ab313128, Carrier free - ab319089, Alexa Fluor® 750 - ab321130

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

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 T231) antibody [EPR2488] (ab151559)
ab151559 (purified) at 1:20 dilution (0.6μg) immunoprecipitating Tau in Rat cerebral cortex lysate.
Lane 1 (input): Rat cerebral cortex lysate 10μg
Lane 2 (+): ab151559 & Rat cerebral cortex lysate
Lane 3 (-): Rabbit monoclonal IgG (Rabbit IgG, monoclonal [EPR25A] - Isotype Control ab172730) instead of ab151559 inRat cerebral cortex lysate
For western blotting, VeriBlot for IP Detection Reagent (HRP) (VeriBlot for IP Detection Reagent (HRP) ab131366) was used for detection at 1:1000 dilution.
Blocking and diluting buffer: 5% NFDM/TBST.
All lanes: Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Tau (phospho T231) antibody [EPR2488] (ab151559)
Predicted band size: 78 kDa
Observed band size: 50-70 kDa
Image courtesy of Carl Hobbs, Kings College London.
Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Tau (phospho T231) antibody [EPR2488] (ab151559)
IHC image of Tau (phospho T231) staining in human Alzheimer hippocampus formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue section. The section was pre-treated using heat mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer. The section was then incubated with unpurified ab151559 at 1/2000 dilution for 2 hours at 21°C. A biotin conjugated goat-anti-rabbit antibody was used as a secondary at 1/250. The section shows clear neurofibrillary tangles in a subset of neurons.
Western blot - Anti-Tau (phospho T231) antibody [EPR2488] (ab151559)
Blocking and dilution buffer: 5% NFDM/TBST.
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Tau (phospho T231) antibody [EPR2488] (ab151559) at 1/1000 dilution
Lane 1: Human hippocampus tissue lysate at 15 µg
Lane 2: Human hippocampus tissue lysate incubated with phosphatase at 15 µg
Secondary
All lanes: Western blot - Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ab97051) at 1/20000 dilution
Predicted band size: 78 kDa
Observed band size: 50-70 kDa
Exposure time: 1s
Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Tau (phospho T231) antibody [EPR2488] (ab151559)
Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) analysis of Rat cerebrum tissue sections labeling Tau with Purified ab151559 at 1:500 dilution (0.24 μg/ml). Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed using citrate (pH 6.0)
Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-Tau (phospho T231) antibody [EPR2488] (ab151559)
Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) analysis of mouse cerebrum tissue sections labeling Tau with Purified ab151559 at 1/50 (1.5 μg/ml).Heat mediated antigen retrieval using sodium citrate buffer (10mM citrate pH 6.0 + 0.05% Tween-20). Goat anti rabbit IgG (Alexa Fluor^® 488, Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077) was used as the secondary antibody. Negative control: PBS instead of the primary antibody. DAPI was used as a counterstain.
Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Tau (phospho T231) antibody [EPR2488] (ab151559)
Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) analysis of Mouse cerebrum tissue sections labeling Tau or Primary ab team with Purified ab151559 at 1:500 dilution (0.24 μg/ml). Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed using citrate (pH 6.0)
Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-Tau (phospho T231) antibody [EPR2488] (ab151559)
IHC image of Tau (phospho T231) staining in a section of frozen normal human Azheimer brain performed on a Leica BOND^TM system using the standard protocol. The section was fixed in 10% paraformaldehyde (10 min) prior to staining. The section was incubated with ab151559, 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.
Western blot - Anti-Tau (phospho T231) antibody [EPR2488] (ab151559)
Tau (phospho T231) Western blot staining using rabbit Anti-Tau (phospho T231) antibody
Blocking and diluting buffer and concentration: 5% NFDM/TBST.
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Tau (phospho T231) antibody [EPR2488] (ab151559) at 1/5000 dilution
Lane 1: Rat cerebral cortex lysates at 15 µg
Lane 2: Rat cerebral cortex lysates. Then the membrane was incubated with phosphatase. at 15 µg
Secondary
All lanes: Western blot - Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ab97051) at 1/20000 dilution
Predicted band size: 78 kDa
Observed band size: 50-70 kDa
Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Tau (phospho T231) antibody [EPR2488] (ab151559)
Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) analysis of Human cerebrum tissue sections labeling Tau with Purified ab151559 at 1:500 dilution (0.24 μg/ml). Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed using citrate (pH 6.0)
Western blot - Anti-Tau (phospho T231) antibody [EPR2488] (ab151559)
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Tau (phospho T231) antibody [EPR2488] (ab151559) at 1/1000 dilution
Lane 1: SH-SY5Y (human neuroblastoma cell line from bone marrow) cell lysate, untreated at 10 µg
Lane 2: SH-SY5Y cell lysate, treated with sorbitol at 10 µg
Predicted band size: 78 kDa
Western blot - Anti-Tau (phospho T231) antibody [EPR2488] (ab151559)
Blocking and dilution buffer: 5% NFDM/TBST.
All lanes: Anti-cardiac Troponin I antibody (ab1000) at 1/1000 dilution
Lane 1: C57 (cerebral cortex) whole cell lysate at 15 µg
Lane 2: C57 (cerebral cortex) whole cell lysate incubated with phosphatase at 15 µg
Secondary
All lanes: Western blot - Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ab97051) at 1/20000 dilution
Predicted band size: 78 kDa
Observed band size: 50-70 kDa
Exposure time: 1s
Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Tau (phospho T231) antibody [EPR2488] (ab151559)
IHC image of Tau (phospho T231) staining in human Alzheimer hippocampus formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue section, performed on a Leica Bond system using the standard protocol F. The section was pre-treated using heat mediated antigen retrieval with sodium citrate buffer (pH 6, epitope retrieval solution 1) for 20 minutes. The section was then incubated with unpurified ab151559, 1/200 dilution, for 15 minutes 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.
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.
Indirect ELISA - Anti-Tau (phospho T231) antibody [EPR2488] (ab151559)
Indirect ELISA analysis of ab151559 at 1000-0 ng/ml. The Secondary antibody used was Alkaline Phosphatase-conjugated AffiniPure Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG (H+L) at 1:2500 dilution.
Antigen: Human Tau (phospho T231) peptide, Human Tau non-phospho peptide
Antigen concentration: 1000 ng/ml.
Western blot - Anti-Tau (phospho T231) antibody [EPR2488] (ab151559)
Blocking and dilution buffer: 5% NFDM/TBST.
Western blot for Anti-DDDDK tag (Binds to FLAG® tag sequence) antibody [EPR20018-251] ab205606 is positioned on the right-hand side and serves as a control for the detection of the flag tag.
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Tau (phospho T231) antibody [EPR2488] (ab151559) at 1/1000 dilution
Lane 1: 293T cells transfected with an empty vector containing a flag tag whole cell lysate at 20 µg
Lane 2: 293T cells transfected with a human Tau expression vector containing a flag whole cell lysate at 20 µg
Lane 3: 293T cells transfected with a human MAP2 expression vector containing a flag whole cell lysate at 20 µg
Lane 4: 293T cells transfected with a human MAP4 expression vector containing a flag whole cell lysate at 20 µg
Secondary
All lanes: Western blot - Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ab97051) at 1/20000 dilution
Observed band size: 50-100 kDa
Exposure time: 1s
Affinity Purification - Anti-Tau (phospho T231) antibody [EPR2488] (ab151559)
Biotinylated Human Tau (pT231) [0.3125 μg/ml] was loaded to SA biosensor on Fortebio RED96e Machine, then associate with recombinant Anti-Tau (phospho T231) antibody [EPR2488] in serial concentration points [4.17, 2.08, 1.04, 0.52, 0.26 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 T231) antibody [EPR2488] is 1.26E-11