This mAb recognizes a protein of about 50 kDa which is identified as gamma-Enolase/Neuron Specific Enolase/Enolase 2. Three isoenzymes of enolases are identified, alpha, beta and gamma. Alpha-isoform is expressed in most tissues, whereas beta-form is expressed predominantly in muscle tissue and gamma-enolase is found only in nervous tissue. These isoforms exist as both homodimers and heterodimers, and they play a role in converting phosphoglyceric acid to phosphenolpyruvic acid in the glycolytic pathway. NSE is a useful marker to identify peripheral nerves and tumors of neuro-endocrine origins, such as pheochromocytomas. It it be usually employed in combination with other markers such as Synaptophysin, Chromogranin A, and Neurofilament.
Formulation
1 mg/ml in 1X PBS; BSA free, sodium azide free
Host
Mouse
Immunogen Region
Amino acids 416-433 of human NSE were used as the immunogen for this Neuron Specific Enolase antibody.
Isotype
Mouse IgG2b, kappa
Species Reactivity
Human, Mouse, Rat
Note
The concentration stated for each application is a general starting point. Variations in protocols, secondaries and substrates may require the Neuron Specific Enolase antibody to be titered up or down for optimal performance.1. 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
P09104
Format
Purified
Purity
Protein G affinity chromatography
Storage
Store the Neuron Specific Enolase antibody at 2-8oC (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20oC or colder (without azide).
Applications
IHC-P
Description
Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 0.1-0.2ug/ml for 30 min at RT