This mAb reacts with a 200kDa and 68kDa protein, identified as heavy and light sub-units of neurofilaments (NF-H & NF-L). Neurofilaments make up the main structural elements of axons and dendrites and are found in neurons, peripheral nerves, and sympathetic ganglion cells. Neurofilaments consist of three major subunits with molecular weights of 68kDa (NF-L), 160kDa (NF-M) and 200kDa (NF-H). Anti-neurofilament stains a number of neural, neuroendocrine, and endocrine tumors. Neuromas, ganglioneuromas, gangliogliomas, ganglioneuroblastomas, and neuroblastomas stain positively for anti-neurofilament. Neurofilaments are also present in paragangliomas as well as adrenal and extra-adrenal pheochromocytomas. Carcinoids, neuroendocrine carcinomas of the skin, and cell carcinomas of the lung also express neurofilament.
Formulation
1 mg/ml in 1X PBS; BSA free, sodium azide free
Host
Mouse
Immunogen Region
Triton-X 100 insoluble proteins of rat brain (RT-97) and Neurofilaments from porcine spinal cord (NR-4) were used as the immunogen for the Neurofilament antibody cocktail.
Isotype
Mouse IgG1, kappa
Species Reactivity
Human, Mouse, Rat
Note
Optimal dilution of the Neurofilament antibody cocktail should be determined by the researcher.1. Staining of formalin-fixed tissues requires boiling tissue sections in 10mM Citrate buffer, pH 6.0, for 10-20 min followed by cooling at RT for 20 min.2. The prediluted format is supplied in a dropper bottle and is optimized for use in IHC. After epitope retrieval step (if required), drip mAb solution onto the tissue section and incubate at RT for 30 min.
Uniprot
P12036
Format
Purified
Purity
Protein G affinity chromatography
Storage
Store the Neurofilament antibody cocktail at 2-8oC (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20oC or colder (without azide).
Applications
FACS, IHC-P
Description
Flow cytometry: 0.5-1ug/million cells,Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 0.25-0.5ug/ml for 30 min at RT