Anti-Human Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF)
Purified No Carrier Protein
(MGC34632)
Monoclonal Antibody
| Prod. No.: | B582 |
| Clone: | 37141 |
| Isotype: | Mouse IgG2a |
| Pkg. Size: | 1 mg, 500 µg |
| Storage: | -20°C to -70°C Detailed storage instructions below. |
Description
Specificity:
Mouse Anti-Human Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) (Clone 37141) recognizes an epitope on Human BDNF. This monoclonal antibody was purified using multi-step affinity chromatography methods such as Protein A or G depending on the species and isotype.
Background:
BDNF is a member of the NGF family of neurotrophic growth factors. Like other members of this family, BDNF supports neuron proliferation and survival. BDNF acts on certain neurons of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system, helping to support the survival of existing neurons and encourage the growth and differentiation of new neurons and synapses. In the brain, it is active in the hippocampus, cortex, and basal forebrain—areas vital to learning, memory, and higher thinking. Despite its name, BDNF is actually found in a range of tissue and cell types, not just in the brain. It is also expressed in the retina, the CNS, motor neurons, the kidneys, and the prostate. BDNF binds at least two receptors on the surface of cells which are capable of responding to this growth factor, TrkB (pronounced "Track B") and the LNGFR (for "low affinity nerve growth factor receptor"). TrkB is a receptor tyrosine kinase (meaning it mediates its actions by causing the addition of phosphate molecules on certain tyrosines in the cell, activating cellular signaling).
Host Species
Mouse
Immunogen
Sf 21-Derived Recombinant Human BDNF
Formulation
This monoclonal antibody has been 0.2 µm filtered and lyophilized from modified Dulbecco's phosphate buffered saline (1X PBS) pH 7.2 - 7.3 containing 5.0% w/v trehalose with no calcium, magnesium or preservatives present.
Reconstitution
This lyophilized antibody may be aseptically reconstituted with sterile PBS to a final volume of 1.0 ml. This will result in a final antibody concentration of 500 µg/ml.
Endotoxin
<0.1 EU/µg as determined by the LAL method
Storage and Stability
The lyophilized antibody can be stored desiccated at -20°C to -70°C for up to twelve months. The reconstituted antibody can be stored for at least four weeks at 2-8°C. For long-term storage of the reconstituted antibody, aseptically aliquot into working volumes and store at -20°C to -70°C in a manual defrost freezer. Avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. No detectable loss of activity was observed after six months.
Reported Applications
Indirect ELISA, WB
Indirect ELISA: This antibody can be used in an indirect detection ELISA at 0.5 - 1.0 µg/ml with a suitable second step reagent such as Goat Anti-Mouse IgG (H&L)-Horseradish Peroxidase (
Leinco Prod. No.: M114). The detection sensitivity of this indirect ELISA for Human BDNF is approximately 12.5 ng/well.
Western Blotting: To detect Human BDNF this monoclonal antibody can be used at a concentration of 1-2 µg/ml. This monoclonal antibody should be used in conjunction with compatible second-step reagents such as Goat Anti-Mouse IgG (H&L)-Horseradish Peroxidase (
Leinco Prod. No.: M114) and a chromogenic substrate such as TMB HRPO Membrane/IHC Substrate UltraSensitive™ One Component "Ready Use" (
Leinco Prod. No.: T343). The detection limit for Human BDNF is 300 ng/lane under either reducing or non-reducing conditions. The sensitivity of detection may increase up to 50 fold when a chemiluminescent substrate is used.
Each investigator should determine their own optimal working dilution for specific applications.
Country of Origin
USA
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