Analysis Note

ControlRecombinant Apolipoprotein E protein

Application

This Anti--Apolipoprotein E4 antibody is validated for use in IP, WB, IH for the detection of ApoE4.

Research CategoryNeuroscience

Immunohistochemistry Analysis: A 1:2,000-4,000 dilution from a representative lot detected ApoE4 in human Alzheimer′s diseased brain and human cerebellum tissues.

Immunoprecipitation Analysis: A representative lot was used by an independent laboratory to detect ApoE4 in CHO cells secreting ApoE4. (Image courtesy of Dr. Egon Ogris, Medical University of Vienna)

Research Sub CategoryDevelopmental Neuroscience

Disclaimer

Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.

General description

Apolipoprotein is a polymorphic plasma protein that exists as three isoforms: ApoE4, ApoE3, and ApoE2, which differ in the combination of cysteine and arginine residues located at position 122 and 158. The 35 kDa ApoE4 isoform contains arginine at both locations, and is produced in the liver and brain, although it is widely expressed in other tissues, such as the lung, spleen, and ovary. Like other isoforms, ApoE4 is a ligand for low density lipoprotein receptors (LDL) and plays a critical role in the transport and metabolism of lipids. In addition to its role in maintaining cardiovascular function, ApoE4 is also critically involved in neuronal plasticity, synaptogenesis, aging, and neurodegenerative disorders. Mice deficient in ApoE4 show age-dependent abnormalities in synaptic structure and impaired long term potentiation. Additionally, ApoE4 has a well-documented role in the pathology of Alzheimer's disease.

Immunogen

KLH-conjugated linear peptide corresponding to human ApoE4.

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

Physical form

Purified mouse monoclonal IgG1κ in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide.

Protein G Purified

Format: Purified

Quality

Evaluated by Western Blot in recombinant ApoE4 protein.

Western Blot Analysis: A 1:100,000 dilution detected ApoE4 in 10 µg of recombinant ApoE4 protein.

Specificity

This antibody recognizes ApoE4 but not ApoE3 or ApoE2.

Storage and Stability

Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt.

Target description

~35 kDa observed