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AB1530

Sigma-Aldrich

Anti-Peripherin Antibody

serum, Chemicon®

Synonym(s):

Anti-NEF4, Anti-PRPH1

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About This Item

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

biological source

rabbit

Quality Level

antibody form

serum

antibody product type

primary antibodies

clone

polyclonal

species reactivity

rat, human, pig, bovine, mouse

manufacturer/tradename

Chemicon®

technique(s)

immunohistochemistry (formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded sections): suitable
western blot: suitable

NCBI accession no.

UniProt accession no.

shipped in

dry ice

target post-translational modification

unmodified

Gene Information

human ... PRPH2(5961)

General description

Peripherin is a 56-58 kDa type III intermediate filament protein (Portier et al. 1983), expressed in motor, sensory and sympathetic system neurons as well as neuroendocrine skin carcinomas and certain melanocytic tumors. It is often used an indicator of enteric ganglion cell density in normal and diseased (e.g. Hirschsprung′s disease) states. Abnormal inclusions containing peripherin have also been reported in ALS. During normal, late neurogenesis peripherin appears after the expression of nestin, vimentin, alpha-internexin and neurofilaments and is involved in the differentiation of neurons, namely of the peripheral nervous system, and also probably in axonal regeneration. Peripherin is not related to peripherin-RDS, a photoreceptor protein associated with retinal degeneration and blindness.

Specificity

Recognizes Peripherin. The antibody stains a ~57 kDa band cleanly and specifically and does not stain vimentin, GFAP, alpha-internexin or any of the neurofilament subunits. Strong staining on rat, mouse, human, pig and cow peripherin. Does not stain chicken, quail or other more distantly related species which appear to lack peripherin.
Strong staining on rat and human. Cross-reacts with mouse, pig, and bovine. Other species not tested.

Immunogen

Electrophoretically pure trp-E-peripherin fusion protein [Dev. Brain Res. (1990) 57:235-248], containing all but the 4 N terminal amino acids of rat peripherin. Fusion protein purified from bacterial inclusion bodies by DEAE-cellulose chromatography in 6 M urea followed by preparative SDS-PAGE.

Application

Additional Research Applications

Immunohistochemistry:
A previous lot of this antibody was used at 1:100-1:200 dilution. It is suggested that the antibody be used on frozen sections fixed in acetone at -20°C. AB1530 will work on tissue fixed for one hour or less in fresh 4% paraformaldehyde. It has been reported that this antibody can be used on paraffin embedded tissue sections. See Cell & Tissue Research (1997) 288:11-23 & European J. Dermatology (1998) 8:339-342.

Electron Microscopy:
A previous lot of this antibody was used on Electron Microscopy.

Optimal working dilutions and protocols must be determined by end user.
Research Category
Neuroscience
Research Sub Category
Sensory & PNS

Neuronal & Glial Markers
This Anti-Peripherin Antibody is validated for use in IH, IH(P), WB for the detection of Peripherin.

Quality

Routinely evaluated by Western Blot on PC12 lysates.

Western Blot Analysis:
1:1000 dilution of this lot detected peripherin on 10 μg of PC12 lysates.

Target description

56-58 kDa

Physical form

Rabbit polyclonal antisera, no preservatives.
Unpurified

Storage and Stability

Stable for 1 year at -20°C in undiluted aliquots from date of receipt.
Handling Recommendations: Upon first thaw, and prior to removing the cap, centrifuge the vial and gently mix the solution. Aliquot into microcentrifuge tubes and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles, which may damage IgG and affect product performance.

Analysis Note

Control
Rat sensory neurons, rat spinal cord homogenate and peripheral nerve homogenate.

Other Notes

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

Legal Information

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

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 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Recent morphophysiological studies have described three different subpopulations of vestibular afferents. The purpose of this study was to determine whether peripherin, a 56-kDa type III intermediate filament protein present in small sensory neurons in dorsal root ganglion and spiral ganglion
A L Greenwood et al.
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