Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein (GFAP, FLJ45472) (FITC)

Glial fibrillary acidic protein, or GFAP, is a class III intermediate filament. During development of the central nervous system, GFAP distinguishes astrocytes from other glial cells. It is involved in various cellular functions, such as cell structure and movement, cell communication and the functioning of the blood­brain barrier. It also plays a role in mitosis by adjusting the filament network present in the cell. Defects in GFAP are a cause of Alexander disease, a rare disorder of the central nervous system affecting mostly males. It is a progressive leukoencephalopathy resulting in mental and physical retardation, dementia, seizures and early death.||Applications:|Suitable for use in Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry and RIA. Other applications have not been tested. ||Recommended Dilutions: |Immunohistochemistry: Frozen and paraffin sections. Requires protein digestion pretreatment of paraffin sections e.g. trypsin or pronase.|Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. ||Positive Control for Immunohistochemistry:|Brain| |Storage and Stability:|Store product at 4°C if to be used immediately within two weeks. For long-term storage, aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing and store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable at -20°C for 12 months after receipt. Dilute required amount only prior to immediate use. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. |Caution: FITC conjugates are sensitive to light. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.||Note: Applications are based on unconjugated antibody.