4650-0204 recognises glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), an intermediate filament found only in glial cells or cells of glial origin (e.g. astrocytes, ependymal cells and Schwann cells). This antibody stains only astrocytes in formalin-fixed paraffin embedded rat brain cerebellum.
Species Cross-Reactivity
Target Species
Cross Reactivity
Cat
Yes
Dog
Yes
Human
Yes
Mouse
Yes
Rat
Yes
Application
This product has been reported to work in the following applications. This information is derived from testing within our laboratories, peer-reviewed publications or personal communications from the originators. Please refer to references indicated for further information. For general protocol recommendations, please visitwww.abdserotec.com/protocols.
Application Name
Yes
No
Not Determined
Suggested Dilution
ELISA
Flow Cytometry
Immunohistology - Frozen
Immunohistology - Paraffin
1/50 - 1/250
Western Blotting
1/500 - 1/1000
Where this product has not been tested for use in a particular technique this does not necessarily exclude its use in such procedures. Suggested working dilutions are given as a guide only. It is recommended that the user titrates the product for use in their own system using the appropriate negative/positive controls.
Storage
Store at +4oC or at -20oC if preferred.
Storage in frost-free freezers is not recommended.
This product should be stored undiluted. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing as this may denature the antibody. Should this product contain a precipitate we recommend microcentrifugation before use.