Full Product Name
Mouse Monoclonal [clone GF-01] (IgG2b) to Pig GFAP
Product Synonym Names
Anti-GFAP Antibody (clone GF-01) IHC-plus; GFAP; Pig GFAP
Product Gene Name
anti-GFAP antibody
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Research Use Only
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
3D Structure
ModBase 3D Structure for P14136
Species Reactivity
Cat, Human, Pig
Specificity
Reacts with GFAP molecules. GFAP is the principal marker of astroglial cells in the central nervous system; it is specifically expressed in satellite cells in peripheral ganglia and in non myelinating Schwann cells in peripheral nerves. The GFAP protein runs on gels at ~55 kD protein, usually associated with lower Mw bands which are thought to be proteolytic fragments and alternate transcripts from the single gene.
Purity/Purification
Protein A Purified
Form/Format
PBS, 15 mM sodium azide, approx., pH 7.4.
Immunogen Description
Pellet of porcine brain cold-stable proteins after depolymerization of microtubules.
Immunogen
GFAP antibody was raised against pellet of porcine brain cold-stable proteins after depolymerization of microtubules.
Preparation and Storage
Short term 4 degree C, long term aliquot and store at -20 degree C, avoid freeze thaw cycles.
Other Notes
Small volumes of anti-GFAP antibody vial(s) may occasionally become entrapped in the seal of the product vial during shipment and storage. If necessary, briefly centrifuge the vial on a tabletop centrifuge to dislodge any liquid in the container`s cap. Certain products may require to ship with dry ice and additional dry ice fee may apply.
Related Product Information for
anti-GFAP antibody
Glial fibrillary acidic protein is an intermediate-filament (IF) protein that is highly specific for cells of astroglial lineage. It is used frequently as an astrocyte marker.
Applications Tested/Suitable for anti-GFAP antibody
Immunohistochemistry (IHC - Paraffin), Immunocytochemistry (ICC), Western Blot (WB), Immunoprecipitation (IP)
Application Notes for anti-GFAP antibody
ICC, IHC-P (10 ug/ml), IP, WB
Usage: Immunohistochemistry: was validated for use in immunohistochemistry on a panel of 21 formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) human tissues after heat induced antigen retrieval in pH 6.0 citrate buffer. After incubation with the primary anti...
Immunohistochemistry (IHC) of anti-GFAP antibody
Anti-GFAP antibody IHC of human brain, cortex. Immunohistochemistry of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue after heat-induced antigen retrieval. Antibody concentration 10 ug/ml.

Immunohistochemistry (IHC) of anti-GFAP antibody
Anti-GFAP antibody IHC of human brain, cerebellum. Immunohistochemistry of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue after heat-induced antigen retrieval. Antibody concentration 10 ug/ml.

NCBI/Uniprot data below describe general gene information for GFAP. It may not necessarily be applicable to this product.
NCBI Accession #
NP_002046.1
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NCBI GenBank Nucleotide #
NM_002055.4
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UniProt Primary Accession #
P14136
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UniProt Secondary Accession #
Q53H98; Q5D055; Q6ZQS3; Q7Z5J6; Q7Z5J7; Q96KS4; Q96P18; Q9UFD0; B2RD44; D3DX59; E9PAX3[Other Products]
UniProt Related Accession #
P14136[Other Products]
Molecular Weight
49,508 Da
NCBI Official Full Name
glial fibrillary acidic protein isoform 1
NCBI Official Synonym Full Names
glial fibrillary acidic protein
NCBI Official Symbol
GFAP??[Similar Products]
NCBI Protein Information
glial fibrillary acidic protein
UniProt Protein Name
Glial fibrillary acidic protein
Protein Family
Glial fibrillary acidic protein
UniProt Gene Name
GFAP??[Similar Products]
UniProt Synonym Gene Names
GFAP??[Similar Products]
UniProt Entry Name
GFAP_HUMAN
NCBI Summary for GFAP
This gene encodes one of the major intermediate filament proteins of mature astrocytes. It is used as a marker to distinguish astrocytes from other glial cells during development. Mutations in this gene cause Alexander disease, a rare disorder of astrocytes in the central nervous system. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2008]
UniProt Comments for GFAP
GFAP: a class-III intermediate filament protein. A cell-specific marker that, during the development of the central nervous system, distinguishes astrocytes from other glial cells. Mutations in this gene cause Alexander disease, a rare disorder of astrocytes in the central nervous system. An additional transcript variant isoform has been described, but its full length sequence has not been determined.
Protein type: Cytoskeletal
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 17q21
Cellular Component: membrane; cytoplasm; intermediate filament; cytosol
Molecular Function: integrin binding; structural constituent of cytoskeleton; kinase binding
Biological Process: extracellular matrix organization and biogenesis; Bergmann glial cell differentiation; regulation of neurotransmitter uptake; response to wounding; intermediate filament organization; neurite regeneration; astrocyte development
Disease: Alexander Disease
Research Articles on GFAP
1. TBI patients showed an average 3.77 fold increase in anti-GFAP autoantibody levels from early (0-1 days) to late (7-10 days) times post injury.
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