GFAP Antibody / Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein

SKU: orb1825012

Description

GFAP is specifically found in astroglia. GFAP is a very popular marker for localizing benign astrocyte and neoplastic cells of glial origin in the central nervous system. Antibody to GFAP is useful in differentiating primary gliomas from metastatic lesions in the brain and for documenting astrocytic differentiation in tumors outside the CNS.

Images & Validation

• Tested Applications: IHC-P, WB
• Dilution Range: Western blot: 1-2ug/ml,Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 1-2ug/ml for 30 minutes at RT
• Reactivity: Human

Key Properties

• Antibody Type: Primary Antibody
• Host: Mouse
• Clonality: Monoclonal
• Isotype: Mouse IgG1, kappa
• Clone No.: GFAP/6886
• Immunogen: A recombinant partial protein sequence (within amino acids 150-250) from the human protein was used as the immunogen for the GFAP antibody.
• Conjugation: Unconjugated

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Aliquot the GFAP antibody and store frozen at -20°C or colder. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Hazard Information: This GFAP antibody is available for research use only.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Quick Database Links

UniProt

P14136