Neuro-Chrom Pan Neuronal Marker

Analysis Note

ControlRat E18 cortex primary neurons

Application

Research Sub CategoryNeuronal & Glial Markers

Research CategoryNeuroscience

Disclaimer

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General description

Antibodies to neuronal proteins have become critical tools for identifying neurons and discerning morphological characteristics in culture and complex tissue. While the labeling from classic histological techniques such as Golgi staining and modern molecular approaches such as GFP constructs yield excellent cytoarchitectural detail, these approaches are technically challenging and impractical for many neuroscience research needs. Neuron-specific antibodies are convenient precision tools useful in revealing cytoarchitecture, but are limited to the protein target distribution within the neuron, which may differ greatly from nucleus to soma to dendrite and axon. To achieve as complete a morphological staining as possible across all parts of neurons, Millipore has developed a monoclonal antibody blend that reacts against key somatic, nuclear, dendritic, and axonal proteins distributed across the pan-neuronal architecture that can then be detected by a single secondary antibody. This antibody cocktail has been validated in diverse fixations, cell culture and immunohistochemistry protocols, including archival brain tissue, giving researchers a convienent and specific qualitative and quantitative tool for studying neuronal morphology.

Immunogen

Epitope: Whole Neuron Marker

Legal Information

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

Physical form

Blended monoclonal antibody cocktail in PBS with 0.05% NaN3

Format: Purified

Quality

Routinely tested Rat E18 cortex primary neurons in Immunocytochemistry.

Specificity

Cat. # MAB2300 is specific to axons (neurites), dendrites, nucleus, and the cell body of neurons.

Reactivity with other species has not been determined.

Storage and Stability

Maintain at 2-8°C for up to 1 year from date of receipt.