Myelin Basic Protein Polyclonal Antibody

Sizes: 50µl, 100µl

Catalogue Numbers: BS6660-50, BS6660-100

Product: 1mg/ml in PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.2

Swiss-Prot: P02686

Host: Rabbit

Reactivity: Human, Mouse, Rat

Applications: WB, IHC, IF/ICC

All Applications: WB,1:500 - 1:2000 | IHC,1:50 - 1:200 | IF/ICC,1:50 - 1:200

Background: The protein encoded by the classic MBP gene is a major constituent of the myelin sheath of oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells in the nervous system. However, MBP-related transcripts are also present in the bone marrow and the immune system. These mRNAs arise from the long MBP gene (otherwise called 'Golli-MBP') that contains 3 additional exons located upstream of the classic MBP exons. Alternative splicing from the Golli and the MBP transcription start sites gives rise to 2 sets of MBP-related transcripts and gene products. The Golli mRNAs contain 3 exons unique to Golli-MBP, spliced in-frame to 1 or more MBP exons. They encode hybrid proteins that have N-terminal Golli aa sequence linked to MBP aa sequence. The second family of transcripts contain only MBP exons and produce the well characterized myelin basic proteins. This complex gene structure is conserved among species suggesting that the MBP transcription unit is an integral part of the Golli transcription unit and that this arrangement is important for the function and/or regulation of these genes.

Purification and Purity: The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen and the purity is > 95% (by SDS-PAGE).

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

Specificity: Polyclonal Antibodies

Bioworld Molecular Weight: 12-18KDa

Note: For research use only, not for use in diagnostic procedure.

Extra Notes: Western blot analysis of extracts of various cell lines, using Myelin Basic Protein antibody at 1:1000 dilution.
Secondary antibody: HRP Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG at 1:10000 dilution.
Lysates/proteins: 25ug per Lane.
Blocking buffer: 3% non-fat dry milk in TBST.
Detection: ECL Basic Kit.
Exposure time: 90s., Immunohistochemistry of paraffin-embedded human brain using Myelin Basic Protein Rabbit pAb at dilution of 1:25. Perform high pressure antigen retrieval with 10 mM citrate buffer pH 6.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol., Immunohistochemistry of paraffin-embedded mouse brain using Myelin Basic Protein Rabbit pAb at dilution of 1:25. Perform high pressure antigen retrieval with 10 mM citrate buffer pH 6.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol., Immunohistochemistry of paraffin-embedded rat brain using Myelin Basic Protein Rabbit pAb at dilution of 1:25. Perform high pressure antigen retrieval with 10 mM citrate buffer pH 6.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Alternative Name: MBP

Immunogen: Recombinant fusion protein of human Myelin Basic Protein(NP_001020272.1).

Conjugate: Unconjugated

Modification: Unmodified