Anti-GFAP Rabbit mAb

PTM BIO

Anti-GFAP Rabbit mAb

5

ImmunoFluorescence, Western Blot, ImmunoCytoChemistry, ImmunoHistoChemistry Paraffin

WB, IHC-P, ICC/IF, mIHC-P

Research Use Only

Monoclonal

JRMR-10515-8

Unconjugated

Rabbit

IgG

Glial fibrillary acidic protein

The cytoskeleton consists of three types of cytosolic fibers: microfilaments (actin filaments), intermediate filaments, and microtubules. Major types of intermediate filaments are specifically expressed in particular cell types: cytokeratins in epithelial cells, glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) in glial cells, desmin in skeletal, visceral, and certain vascular smooth muscle cells, vimentin in cells of mesenchymal origin, and neurofilaments in neurons. GFAP and vimentin form intermediate filaments in astroglial cells and modulate their motility and shape. In particular, vimentin filaments are present at early developmental stages, while GFAP filaments are characteristic of differentiated and mature brain astrocytes. Thus, GFAP is commonly used as a marker for intracranial and intraspinal tumors arising from astrocytes. In addition, GFAP intermediate filaments are also present in nonmyelin-forming Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system.

Stable for 12 months from date of receipt/reconstitution.

Human, Mouse, Rat

Human, Mouse, Rat

Protein A purified

Store at -20°C. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.

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