NERVE GROWTH FCTR; MS X-60UG (R)

Application

This Anti-Nerve Growth Factor Antibody, clone 27/21 is validated for use in ELISA for the detection of Nerve Growth Factor.

Research CategoryNeuroscience

ELISA

Optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user.

Research Sub CategoryNeurochemistry & Neurotrophins

Disclaimer

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Immunogen

2.5 S form of mouse NGF.

Legal Information

CHEMICON is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Physical form

Purified immunoglobulin. Lyophilized from 0.02M Phosphate buffer, 0.25M NaCl with 0.1% sodium azide. Reconstitute with 1 mL of sterile distilled water.

Format: Purified

Specificity

NGF is a neurotrophic protein which is synthesized by the target tissues of NGF-sensitive neurons. NGF acts on sympathetic and sensoric neurons as well as on cholinergic neurons of the basal forebrain. It has been suggested that NGF is involved in the neuropathology of Alzheimer′s Disease (Hefti & Weiner, 1986). In the peripheral nervous system, NGF plays a role in the development of autonomic and sensory neuropathies (Anand et al., 1991).

The antibody specifically reacts with the beta -subunit of NGF from mouse, in the 2.5S- as well as in the 7S-form.

The cross-reactivity with human NGF is 60-90 % of the reactivity with mouse NGF

Storage and Stability

The lyophilized antibody is stable if stored dry at 2-8°C for up to 12 months. After reconstitution maintain at 4°C unaliquotted but sealed tightly for 6 months; do not freeze thaw.