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Human/Rat GFAP Antibody

R&D Systems, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # AF2594

R&D Systems, part of Bio-Techne
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AF2594
AF2594-SP

Key Product Details

Species Reactivity

Validated:

Human, Rat

Cited:

Human, Mouse, Rat

Applications

Validated:

Immunocytochemistry, Simple Western, Western Blot

Cited:

Immunocytochemistry, Immunohistochemistry, Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin, Western Blot

Label

Unconjugated

Antibody Source

Polyclonal Sheep IgG

Product Summary for Human/Rat GFAP Antibody

Specificity

Detects human and rat GFAP in Western blots.

Clonality

Polyclonal

Host

Sheep

Isotype

IgG

Scientific Data Images for Human/Rat GFAP Antibody

Detection of Human and Rat GFAP antibody by Western Blot.

Detection of Human and Rat GFAP by Western Blot.

Western blot shows lysates of rat cortical stem cells, rat brain tissue, human brain (cortex) tissue, and human brain (hypothalamus) tissue. PVDF membrane was probed with 0.2 µg/mL of Sheep Anti-Human GFAP Antigen Affinity-purified Polyclonal Antibody (Catalog # AF2594) followed by HRP-conjugated Anti-Sheep IgG Secondary Antibody (Catalog # HAF016). Specific bands were detected for GFAP at approximately 35-50 kDa (as indicated). This experiment was conducted under reducing conditions and using Immunoblot Buffer Group 1.
beta-III Tubulin antibody in Rat Cortical Neurons and GFAP antibody in Rat Astrocytes by Immunocytochemistry (ICC).

beta-III Tubulin in Rat Cortical Neurons and GFAP in Rat Astrocytes.

beta-III Tubulin was detected in rat cortical neurons using 5 µg/mL Mouse Anti-neuron-specific Mouse beta-III Tubulin Monoclonal (clone TuJ-1) Antibody (Catalog # MAB1195). GFAP was detected in rat astrocytes using 10 µg/mL Sheep Anti-Human GFAP Antigen Affinity-purified Poly-clonal Antibody (Catalog # AF2594). Cells were incubated with primary antibodies for 3 hours at room temperature. Cells were stained for beta-III Tubulin using the Northern-Lights™ 557-conjugated Anti-Mouse IgG Secondary Antibody (red; Catalog # NL007) and for GFAP using the Northern-Lights 493-conjugated Anti-Sheep IgG Secondary Antibody (green; Catalog # NL012). View our protocol for Fluorescent ICC Staining of Cells on Coverslips.
GFAP antibody in Rat Astrocytes by Immunocytochemistry (ICC).

GFAP in Rat Astrocytes.

GFAP was detected in immersion fixed rat astrocytes using 10 µg/mL Sheep Anti-Human GFAP Antigen Affinity-purified Polyclonal Antibody (Catalog # AF2594) for 3 hours at room temperature. Cells were stained with the NorthernLights™ 557-conjugated Anti-Sheep IgG Secondary Antibody (red; Catalog # NL010) and counterstained with DAPI (blue). View our protocol for Fluorescent ICC Staining of Cells on Coverslips.

Applications for Human/Rat GFAP Antibody

Application
Recommended Usage

Immunocytochemistry

5-15 µg/mL
Sample: Immersion fixed rat astrocytes and immersion fixed 7 days differentiated rat cortical stem cells

Simple Western

0.1-2 µg/mL
Sample: Human brain (cerebellum) tissue and rat brain tissue

Western Blot

0.2 µg/mL
Sample: Rat cortical stem cells, rat brain tissue, human brain (cortex) tissue, and human brain (hypothalamus) tissue
Please Note: Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Reviewed Applications

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Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Reconstitution

Reconstitute at 0.2 mg/mL in sterile PBS.

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Formulation

Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution in PBS with Trehalose.

Shipping

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

Stability & Storage

Store the unopened product at -20 to -70 °C. Use a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Do not use past expiration date.

Background: GFAP

GFAP (Glial fibrillary acidic protein) is a type III intermediate filament protein. It is the major component of astrocyte intermediate filament. Defects in GFAP are a cause of Alexander disease. 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. At the amino acid sequence level, human GFAP shares 91% and 90% identity with rat and mouse GFAP, respectively.

Long Name

Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein

Alternate Names

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

Entrez Gene IDs

2670 (Human); 14580 (Mouse); 24387 (Rat)

Gene Symbol

GFAP

UniProt

Additional GFAP Products

Product Documents for Human/Rat GFAP Antibody

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Product Specific Notices for Human/Rat GFAP Antibody

For research use only

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