Thermo Fisher Scientific pro BDNF Polyclonal Antibody

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

1:1,000

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Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

1:1,000

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Miscellaneous PubMed (Misc)

-

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Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Mouse, Rat

Published species

Not Applicable

Host/Isotype

Sheep / Ig

Class

Polyclonal

Type

Antibody

Immunogen

A synthetic peptide from rat proBDNF conjugated to blue carrier protein was used as the antigen

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Lyophilized

Concentration

Conc. Not Determined

Storage buffer

whole serum

Contains

no preservative

Storage conditions

Store at 4°C short term. For long term storage, store at -20°C, avoiding freeze/thaw cycles. Glycerol (1:1) may be added for added stability.

Shipping conditions

Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)

Product Specific Information

Reconstitute in 100 µL of sterile water. Centrifuge to remove any insoluble material.

The peptide is homologous in mouse and zebrafish and shares 96% identity with human sequence.

Specificity of this antibody: proBDNF.

Target Information

BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor) is a member of the neurotrophin family. BDNF is synthesized as pre-proBDNF, followed by cleavage to proBDNF. Although further processing generates the mature, 14 kDa protein, pro-BDNF is biologically active and is secreted in synaptic vesicles along with the mature form. BDNF is widely expressed in the central nervous system and acts in an autocrine and paracrine manner on several classes of neurons. Signaling occurs mainly through the tyrosine kinase receptor TrkB, although binding to the lower-affinity receptor, p75-NTR, has also been demonstrated. BDNF promotes neuronal survival and differentiation and has been shown to play a critical role in memory formation and synaptic regulation. BDNF is induced by cortical neurons, and is necessary for survival of striatal neurons in the brain. Expression of BDNF is reduced in both Alzheimers and Huntington disease patients, and may also play a role in the regulation of stress response and in the biology of mood disorders.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.