Key Product Details

Species Reactivity

Validated:

Human, Mouse, Rat, Porcine, Bovine, Equine

Cited:

Human, Mouse, Rat, Porcine

Applications

Validated:

Immunocytochemistry/Immunofluorescence, Immunohistochemistry, Immunohistochemistry Free-Floating, Immunohistochemistry-Frozen, Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin, Simple Western, Western Blot

Cited:

Block/Neutralize, IF/IHC, IHC/IF, Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence, Immunohistochemistry, Immunohistochemistry-Frozen, Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin, Western Blot

Label

Unconjugated

Antibody Source

Monoclonal Mouse IgG1 Clone # 5C10

Concentration

1.0 mg/ml

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Product Summary for GFAP Antibody (5C10)

Immunogen

This GFAP Antibody (5C10) was developed against a preparation of purified pig spinal cord GFAP

Localization

Cytoplasm. Note: Associated with intermediate filaments.

Marker

Astrocyte Marker

Clonality

Monoclonal

Host

Mouse

Isotype

IgG1

Theoretical MW

50 kDa.
Disclaimer note: The observed molecular weight of the protein may vary from the listed predicted molecular weight due to post translational modifications, post translation cleavages, relative charges, and other experimental factors.

Scientific Data Images for GFAP Antibody (5C10)

Immunohistochemistry Free-Floating: GFAP Antibody (5C10) [NBP1-05197] - Analysis of rat cerebellum section stained with mouse GFAP mAb, dilution 1:1,000 (Green), costained with rabbit neurofilament NF-L pAb, dilution 1:2,000 (Red). Following transcardial perfusion with 4% paraformaldehyde, brain was post fixed for 24hrs, cut to 45uM, and free-floating sections were stained with antibodies. The GFAP antibody stains a network of astroglial cells, while the NF-L antibody labels neuronal cells and their processes.
Simple Western: GFAP Antibody (5C10) [NBP1-05197] - Simple Western lane view shows a specific band for GFAP in 0.05 mg/ml of Human Brain lysate. This experiment was performed under reducing conditions using the 12-230 kDa separation system.
Immunohistochemistry: GFAP Antibody (5C10) [NBP1-05197] - The immunofluorescence of TLR7 recognized by Alexa 488, green (NBP2-24906). GFAP recognized by Alexa 594, red. NEUN recognized by Alexa 633, (blue) and merged image in the hippocampal region. NeuN and GFAP were applied to show the distribution of TLR7 within neuronal and supportive tissue populations. Scale bar 80 um. Image collected and cropped by CiteAb from the following publication (//doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0222818) licensed under a CC-BY license.
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Applications for GFAP Antibody (5C10)

Application
Recommended Usage

Immunocytochemistry/Immunofluorescence

1:1000

Immunohistochemistry

1:1000

Immunohistochemistry Free-Floating

1:1000

Immunohistochemistry-Frozen

1:1000

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin

1:1000

Simple Western

1:3000

Western Blot

1:5000
Application Notes
This GFAP (5C10) antibody is useful for Immunocytochemistry/Immunofluorescence, Immunohistochemistry on paraffin-embedded and frozen sections, and Western blot. In WB, a band can be seen at approx. 50 kDa.

In Simple Western only 10 - 15 uL of the recommended dilution is used per data point. Separated by Size-Wes, Sally Sue/Peggy Sue.
Please Note: Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Reviewed Applications

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Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

Immunogen affinity purified

Formulation

PBS, 50% glycerol

Preservative

5mM Sodium Azide

Concentration

1.0 mg/ml

Shipping

The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.

Stability & Storage

Store at 4C short term. Aliquot and store at -20C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Background: GFAP

Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) is a class III intermediate filament protein that is largely expressed in astrocytes in addition to non-myelinating Schwann cells and glial cells (1,2). Other members of the type III intermediate filament family include desmin, peripherin, and vimentin (2-4). GFAP was first identified in the brains of multiple sclerosis patients (2). Human GFAP protein is 432 amino acids in length with a theoretical molecular weight of ~50 kDa (1,3). GFAP has at least 10 known isoforms, with the most prevalent and common in the brain being GFAP-alpha which is made of a head domain, a rod domain with four coils (1A, 1B, 2A, 2B) joined by linker regions, and a tail domain (1). GFAP is a marker of mature astrocytes, but is also expressed throughout development in both fetal and adult neural stem cells (2). While the exact function of GFAP is still elusive, it has been shown to play a role in cellular processes such as migration, mitosis, structural integrity, and signaling (2).

An increase in GFAP levels is often associated with neuroinflammation which results in the activation and proliferation of astroglia cell population (1,2). GFAP expression is also observed in brains of patients with neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, epilepsy disorders, and brain injuries (1-4). Lesion sites associated with neurodegeneration can exhibit an array of gliosis characteristics from glial scarring with reduced astrocyte proliferation to activated, GFAP-positive astrocytes surrounding amyloid plaques (2). Furthermore, the GFAP gene is a target of single nucleotide polymorphisms in the coding region, considered a gain-of-function mutation, characterized by astrocytic inclusions, termed Rosenthal fibers, resulting in Alexander Disease (1-4). GFAP is also a center of many post-translational modifications, such as phosphorylation, which can alter various aspects of filament assembly (1,4).

References

1. Yang, Z., & Wang, K. K. (2015). Glial fibrillary acidic protein: from intermediate filament assembly and gliosis to neurobiomarker. Trends in Neurosciences. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tins.2015.04.003

2. Hol, E. M., & Capetanaki, Y. (2017). Type III Intermediate Filaments Desmin, Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein (GFAP), Vimentin, and Peripherin. Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology. https://doi.org/10.1101/cshperspect.a021642

3. Potokar, M., Morita, M., Wiche, G., & Jorgacevski, J. (2020). The Diversity of Intermediate Filaments in Astrocytes. Cells. https://doi.org/10.3390/cells9071604

4. Viedma-Poyatos, a., Pajares, M. A., & Perez-Sala, D. (2020). Type III intermediate filaments as targets and effectors of electrophiles and oxidants. Redox Biology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.redox.2020.101582

Long Name

Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein

Alternate Names

ALXDRD, FLJ45472, GFAP, GFAP astrocytes, glial fibrillary acidic protein

Entrez Gene IDs

2670 (Human); 4580 (Mouse); 24387 (Rat)

Gene Symbol

GFAP

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Product Specific Notices for GFAP Antibody (5C10)

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

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