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MAB353A4

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Anti-Nestin Antibody, clone rat-401, Alexa Fluor 488 conjugate

clone rat-401, from mouse, ALEXA FLUOR 488

Synonym(s):

rat401, NES, Nbla00170, FLJ21841

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352203
eCl@ss:
32160702
NACRES:
NA.41

biological source

mouse

Quality Level

conjugate

ALEXA FLUOR 488

antibody form

purified immunoglobulin

antibody product type

primary antibodies

clone

rat-401, monoclonal

species reactivity

rat, mouse

should not react with

human

technique(s)

immunocytochemistry: suitable

isotype

IgG1

NCBI accession no.

UniProt accession no.

shipped in

wet ice

target post-translational modification

unmodified

Gene Information

human ... NES(10763)
mouse ... Nes(18008)
rat ... Nes(25491)

General description

Nestin, a large intermediate filament protein (class Type VI) expressed during development and in myotendinous and neuromuscular junctions. Nestin expression is restricted, typically disappearing by E18. Nestin is thought to be a reasonable neuronal marker; however, recent studies have found nestin expression in other cell types such as endothelial cells (Mokry and Nemecek, 1998). Nestin identifies the most primitive neuroepithelium but also identifies many other embryonic tissues, so it is not specific for CNS. Nestin expression is seen in almost all GBMs (Glioblastoma mulitformes) and many melanomas (both primary and metastatic) but not in any metastatic carcinomas.

Specificity


This antibody recognizes both rat and mouse Nestin. Antibody is not reactive with human Nestin protein.

Immunogen

Embryonic rat spinal cord

Application

Detect the Nestin protein using this Anti-Nestin, clone rat-401, Alexa Fluor 488 conjugate validated for use in ICC.
Evaluated by Immunocytochemistry in rat hippocampal neural stem cells (SCR022). Immunocytochemsitry Analysis: A 1:100 dilution of this antibody detected Nestin in rat hippocampal neural stem cells (SCR022).
Research Category
Stem Cell Research

Neuroscience
Research Sub Category
Neurofilament & Neuron Metabolism

Neuronal & Glial Markers

Quality

Evaluated by Immunocytochemistry in mouse cortical neural stem cells (SCR029). Immunocytochemsitry Analysis: A 1:100 dilution of this antibody detected Nestin in mouse cortical neural stem cells (SCR029).

Target description

The unconjugated parent antibody (Catalog No. MAB353) has an observed MW at 220-240 kDa

Physical form

Protein G Purified
Purified mouse monoclonal IgG1 conjugated to Alexa Fluor 488 in PBS with 0.1% sodium azide and 15mg/ml BSA.

Storage and Stability

Maintain refrigerated at 2-8ºC protected from light in undiluted aliquots for up to 6 months from date of receipt.

Analysis Note

Control
Mouse cortical neural stem cells (SCR029)

Other Notes

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

Legal Information

ALEXA FLUOR is a trademark of Life Technologies

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.

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Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Jacob Wienecke et al.
The Journal of neuroscience : the official journal of the Society for Neuroscience, 34(36), 11984-12000 (2014-09-05)
Serotonin (5-HT), an important modulator of both sensory and motor functions in the mammalian spinal cord, originates mainly in the raphe nuclei of the brainstem. However, following complete transection of the spinal cord, small amounts of 5-HT remain detectable below

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