Thermo Fisher Scientific TMEM119 Polyclonal Antibody

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) (IHC (P))

1:100-1:1,000

-

Immunohistochemistry (Frozen) (IHC (F))

1:100-1:1,000

-

Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Mouse

Host/Isotype

Rabbit / IgG

Class

Polyclonal

Type

Antibody

Immunogen

Recombinant protein encompassing a sequence within the center region of mouse TMEM119. The exact sequence is proprietary.

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

1.36 mg/mL

Purification

Antigen affinity chromatography

Storage buffer

PBS, pH 7, with 20% glycerol

Contains

0.025% ProClin 300

Storage conditions

-20° C, Avoid Freeze/Thaw Cycles

Shipping conditions

Wet ice

RRID

AB_2913190

Product Specific Information

Store as concentrated solution. Centrifuge briefly prior to opening vial. For short-term storage (1-2 weeks), store at 4°C. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20°C or below. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.

Target Information

Tmem119 encodes a single-pass type I transmembrane protein which seems to interact with a multitude of micro-RNAs as well as certain transcription factors such as SMAD1, SMAD5 and RUNX2. Tmem119 has been identified as a surface marker of microglia that can be used to reliably distinguish microglia from infiltrating macrophages. Microglial cells are phagocytes that are restricted to the brain and involved in clearing up debris and dendrite pruning of neurons. They display a high functional plasticity, balancing neuroprotective and neurotoxic functions, which is reflected by their distinct physiology in response to changes in their microenvironment. Microglia are particularly mobile in areas of the brain undergoing restructuring. Reactive microglia co-express the marker Iba1. In a pathological context, microglia have been associated with differentiation of pathogenic/inflammatory A1 type astrocytes by secretion of Cq1, IL-1a and TNF when stimulated with LPS, and thought to contribute to the pathology of several neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimers, Parkinsons, Chorea Huntingtons disease and Multiple Sclerosis. The specific function Tmem119 plays on microglial cells remains unclear. Outside of the neural system, Tmem119 seems to be involved in osteoblast differentiation/ossification.

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