Analysis Note

ControlU251 cells

Application

Milli-MarkAnti-Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein-PE Antibody, clone GA5 detects level of Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein & has been published & validated for use in FC.

Research Sub CategoryNeuronal & Glial Markers

Research CategoryNeuroscience

Disclaimer

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General description

Glial fibrillary acidic protein is a class-III intermediate filament. GFAP is the main constituent of intermediate filaments in astrocytes and serves as a cell specific marker that distinguishes differentiated astrocytes from other glial cells during the development of the central nervous system.

Immunogen

Purified glial filament (Debus, E., 1983).

Legal Information

MILLI-MARK is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Physical form

Protein A purified

Purified mouse monoclonal IgG1 conjugated to PE in PBS with 0.1% sodium azide and 15 mg/mL BSA.

Quality

Evaluated by flow cytometry using U251 cells

Specificity

Antibody recognizes Human Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein.

Storage and Stability

Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C protected from light for up to 6 months from date of receipt.

Target description

50 kDa Calculated