Anti-Myelin basic protein (MBP) Antibody

Name: Anti-Myelin basic protein (MBP) Antibody
Brand: Biosensis
SKU: C-1383-50
Price: 327.0 USD
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Our Anti-Myelin basic protein (MBP) chicken polyclonal primary antibody detects bovine, human, mouse, other mammals (predicted), and rat Myelin basic protein (MBP), and is affinity purified IgY preparation. It is validated for use in ICC, IHC-Frozen, IHC-Paraffin-embedded, WB.

Image shows rat mixed neuron/glial cultures stained with Chicken polyclonal antibody to Myelin Basic Protein antibody C-1383-50 (green). Blue is a DNA stain. Note that the antibody stains an oligodendrocyte and some membrane shed from this cell. Other cells in the field include neurons, astrocytes, microglia and fibroblasts, all of which are completely negative.

Left: Analysis of MBP expression in rat brain cerebellum by Immunohistochemistry with chicken anti-MBP antibody (1:5,000, green). Section was co-stained with rabbit antibody to NF-L (R-1392-50, 1:5,000, red). The MBP antibody stains oligodendrocytes and myelin sheathes around axons, while the NF-L antibody labels dendrites and axons of neuronal cells. Right: Western blot analysis of tissue lysates with chicken antibody to MBP (1:10,000). [1] protein standard, [2] rat brain, [3] rat spinal cord, [4] rat sciatic nerve, [5] mouse brain, [6] mouse spinal cord. Multiple bands between 14-22 kDa correspond to various alternate transcripts of the single MBP gene.

Image shows rat mixed neuron/glial cultures stained with Chicken polyclonal antibody to Myelin Basic Protein antibody C-1383-50 (green). Blue is a DNA stain. Note that the antibody stains an oligodendrocyte and some membrane shed from this cell. Other cells in the field include neurons, astrocytes, microglia and fibroblasts, all of which are completely negative.

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Species Reactivity

Bovine, Human, Mouse, Rat

Applications

ICC, IHC, WB

Host Species

Chicken

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SKU: C-1383-50

Volume/Size: 50 µL

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Target

Myelin basic protein (MBP)

Scientific Background

Myelin is a membrane characteristic of the nervous tissue and functions as an insulator to increase the velocity of the stimuli being transmitted between a nerve cell body and its target. Myelin isolated from human and bovine nervous tissue is composed of approximately 80% lipid and 20% protein, and 30% of the protein fraction constitutes myelin basic protein (MBP). MBP is an 'intrinsically unstructured' protein with a high proportion (approximately 75%) of random coil, but postulated to have core elements of beta-sheet and alpha-helix. MBP is a major protein in CNS myelin and is expressed specifically in the nervous system. A detailed immunochemical examination of monoclonal and polyclonal antibody responses to MBP and its peptides has revealed the existence of as many as 27 antigenic determinants, many of them conformational. Topological mapping of the potential antigenic determinants onto a model of MBP secondary structure places these determinants within 11 separate regions of the molecule, including those portions that have been found to be encephalitogenic. The message for myelin basic protein is selectively translocated to the ends of the cell processes. Immunization with myelin-associated antigens including MBP significantly promotes recovery after spinal cord contusion injury in the rat model. FUNCTION: Is, with PLP, the most abundant protein component of the myelin membrane in the CNS. Has a role in both the formation and stabilization of this compact multilayer arrangement of bilayers. Each splice variant and charge isomer may have a specialized function in the assembly of an optimized, biochemically functional myelin membrane (By similarity). SUBUNIT: Homodimer (By similarity). SUBCELLULAR LOCATION: Myelin membrane; peripheral membrane protein; cytoplasmic side. Cytoplasmic side of myelin. TISSUE SPECIFICITY: Found in both the central and the peripheral nervous system.

Format

Affinity purified IgY preparation

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgY

Applications

ICC, IHC, WB

Host Species

Chicken

Molecular Weight

20 kDa. Major isoforms of MBP run as a closely spaced double of 22 kDa and 18 kDa

Immunogen

Three peptide sequences conserved in higher verterbrate MBP protein.

Immunogen Species

Human

Species Reactivity

Bovine, Human, Mouse, Rat

Storage

Spin vial briefly before opening. Reconstitute with 50 µL sterile-filtered, ultrapure water. Centrifuge to remove any insoluble material. After reconstitution of lyophilized antibody, aliquot and store at -20°C for a higher stability. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Physical State

Lyophilized

Buffer

Lyophilized IgY preparation, with sodium azide.

Dilution Ranges

WB: 1:5000-1:10000
IHC: 1:500-1:1000
ICC: 1:500-1:1000

Conjugate

Unconjugated

Specificity

The specificity of this antibody has been confirmed by WB. This antibody stains a prominent band at approx. 20 kDa. A suitable control tissue is rat spinal cord or peripheral nerve homogenate. The major isoforms of MBP run as a closely spaced double of 22 kDa and 18 kDa. Hu, rat, Ms, Bov. Predicted to react with other mammalian tissues due to sequence homology.

Usage Statement

For research use only.

Country of Origin

United States

Expiration

12 months after date of receipt (unopened vial).

Synonyms

Myelin Basic Protein; Myelin A1 protein; Myelin membrane encephalitogenic protein;

UniProt ID

P02686

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