Anti-GFAP antibody (ab16997)
Key features and details
- Rabbit polyclonal to GFAP
- Suitable for: ICC, IHC-P
- Reacts with: Mouse, Human
- Isotype: IgG
Overview
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Product name
Anti-GFAP antibody
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Description
Rabbit polyclonal to GFAP -
Host species
Rabbit -
Tested applications
Suitable for: ICC, IHC-Pmore details -
Species reactivity
Reacts with: Mouse, Human -
Immunogen
Full length native protein (purified) corresponding to Cow GFAP. Isolated from cow spinal cord.
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General notes
In the central nervous system, this antibody stains astrocytes and some groups of ependymal cells. However, in the peripheral nervous system, it stains Schwann cells, satellite cells and enteric glial cells.
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Properties
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Form
Liquid -
Storage instructions
Shipped at 4°C. Store at +4°C short term (1-2 weeks). Store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid freeze / thaw cycle. -
Storage buffer
pH: 7.3
Preservative: 0.05% Sodium azide
Constituent: 1% BSA -
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Purity
IgG fraction -
Primary antibody notes
In the central nervous system, this antibody stains astrocytes and some groups of ependymal cells. However, in the peripheral nervous system, it stains Schwann cells, satellite cells and enteric glial cells. -
Clonality
Polyclonal -
Isotype
IgG -
Research areas
Associated products
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Compatible Secondaries
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Isotype control
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Recombinant Protein
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Related Products
Applications
The Abpromise guarantee
Our Abpromise guarantee covers the use of ab16997 in the following tested applications.
The application notes include recommended starting dilutions; optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user.
| Application | Abreviews | Notes |
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| ICC |
1/100.
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| IHC-P | (1) |
1/50 - 1/250.
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| Notes |
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ICC
1/100. |
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IHC-P
1/50 - 1/250. |
Target
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Function
GFAP, a class-III intermediate filament, is a cell-specific marker that, during the development of the central nervous system, distinguishes astrocytes from other glial cells. -
Tissue specificity
Expressed in cells lacking fibronectin. -
Involvement in disease
Defects in GFAP are a cause of Alexander disease (ALEXD) [MIM:203450]. Alexander disease is a rare disorder of the central nervous system. It is a progressive leukoencephalopathy whose hallmark is the widespread accumulation of Rosenthal fibers which are cytoplasmic inclusions in astrocytes. The most common form affects infants and young children, and is characterized by progressive failure of central myelination, usually leading to death usually within the first decade. Infants with Alexander disease develop a leukoencephalopathy with macrocephaly, seizures, and psychomotor retardation. Patients with juvenile or adult forms typically experience ataxia, bulbar signs and spasticity, and a more slowly progressive course. -
Sequence similarities
Belongs to the intermediate filament family. -
Post-translational
modificationsPhosphorylated by PKN1. -
Cellular localization
Cytoplasm. Associated with intermediate filaments. - Information by UniProt
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Database links
- Entrez Gene: 2670 Human
- Entrez Gene: 14580 Mouse
- Omim: 137780 Human
- SwissProt: P14136 Human
- SwissProt: P03995 Mouse
- Unigene: 514227 Human
- Unigene: 1239 Mouse
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Alternative names
- wu:fb34h11 antibody
- ALXDRD antibody
- cb345 antibody
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Images
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-GFAP antibody (ab16997)
Immunohistochemical analysis of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded human brain tissue, staining GFAP with ab16997.
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Immunocytochemistry - Anti-GFAP antibody (ab16997)Photo courtesy of QBMCellScienceMouse cortical primary astrocytes stained for GFAP using ab16997 at a dilution of 1/100 in ICC/IF.
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-GFAP antibody (ab16997)Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded section of human brain stained with antibodies to GFAP. Cytoplasmic staining of glia is shown in red.
Protocols
Datasheets and documents
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Datasheet download
References (48)
ab16997 has been referenced in 48 publications.
- Adlimoghaddam A et al. Nilotinib Improves Bioenergetic Profiling in Brain Astroglia in the 3xTg Mouse Model of Alzheimer's Disease. Aging Dis 12:441-465 (2021). PubMed: 33815876
- Deng S et al. Recombinant CCL17-dependent CCR4 activation alleviates neuroinflammation and neuronal apoptosis through the PI3K/AKT/Foxo1 signaling pathway after ICH in mice. J Neuroinflammation 18:62 (2021). PubMed: 33648537
- Han GH et al. Transplantation of tauroursodeoxycholic acid-inducing M2-phenotype macrophages promotes an anti-neuroinflammatory effect and functional recovery after spinal cord injury in rats. Cell Prolif 54:e13050 (2021). PubMed: 33960559
- Sick F et al. Shuni virus-induced meningoencephalitis after experimental infection of cattle. Transbound Emerg Dis 68:1531-1540 (2021). PubMed: 32910551
- Zhang L et al. BAD-mediated neuronal apoptosis and neuroinflammation contribute to Alzheimer's disease pathology. iScience 24:102942 (2021). PubMed: 34430820
