Anti-Neurofilament H & M Monoclonal Antibody (CBP3673)

Description

Neurofilaments (NFs) are approximately 10 nanometer intermediate filaments found in neurons. They are a major component of the neuronal cytoskeleton, and function primarily to provide structural support for the axon and to regulate the axon diameter. There are three major NF subunits, and the names given to these subunits are based upon the apparent molecular mass of the mammalian subunits on SDS-PAGE. The light or lowest neurofilament (NF-L) runs at 68-70 kD. The medium or middle (NF-M) runs at about 145-160 kD, and the heavy or highest (NF-H) runs at 200-220 kD. However, the actual molecular weight of these proteins is considerably lower due to the highly charged C-terminal regions of the molecules. The level of NF gene expression correlates with the axonal diameter, which controls how fast electrical signals travel down the axon. Mutant mice with NF abnormalities have phenotypes resembling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. NF immunostaining is common in diagnostic neuropathology. It is useful for differentiating neurons (positive for NF) from the glia (negative for NF).

Species Reactivity

Human; Rat

Clonality

Monoclonal

Host Species

Mouse

Isotype

IgG1

Clone Number

CBP3673

Applications

IHC-P

Application Notes

The optimal working dilutions shoµld be determined by the end user.

Relevant Diseases

Brain Tumors; Alzheimer's Disease; Parkinson's Disease; Neurocutaneous Syndromes

Research Areas

Neuroinflammation; Neurodegeneration

Conjugation

Alexa Fluor 594; Alexa Fluor 488; Alexa Fluor 498; Alexa Fluor 647; Alexa Fluor 700; APC; APC/Cyanine 7; APC/Fire 750; Biotin; Brilliant Violet 421; Brilliant Violet 510; Brilliant Violet 570; Brilliant Violet 570; Brilliant Violet 605; Brilliant Violet 650; Brilliant Violet 711; Brilliant Violet 750; Brilliant Violet 785; FITC; HRP; PE; Pacific Blue; PE/Cyanine 5; PE/Cyanine 7; PerCP; Spark YG 570

Form

Liquid

Formulation

PBS, pH 7.2, containing 0.09% sodium azide.

Concentration

1.0 mg/mL

Purification

Affinity Chromatography

Purity

>95%, as determined by Coomassie stained SDS-PAGE.

Shipping

The product is shipped at 4°C. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the recommended temperature.

Storage

The antibody solution should be stored undiluted between 2°C and 8°C, and protected from prolonged exposure to light. Do not freeze.

Research Use Only

For research use only, not for diagnostic or therapeutic use.

Target

Neurofilament H & M

Official Name

NEFH; NEFM

Full Name

Neurofilament H & M

Alternative Names

VCAM1

Gene ID

4741(Human); 18040(Mouse); 24588(Rat)

1. Siedler D, et al. 2014. Front Cell Neurosci. 8:429.