Peripherin (Prph, Prph1)

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SKU:: 031420
Purity:: Purified by affinity chromotography
Storage Conditions:: -20°C
Supplier:: United States Biological
Host:: Mouse
Immunogen:: Full length recombinant protein corresponding to rat Peripherin expressed in E. coli.
Clone:: 7C5
Format:: Supplied as a liquid in PBS, 0.035% sodium azide, 50% glycerol.
Extra Details:: Peripherin is a ~57kD intermediate filament subunit found initially in sensory neurons of the peripheral nervous systems, which gives the protein its name (1). Subsequently peripherin was found in some sensory and other neurons of the central nervous system and also in rat pheochromacytoma PC12 cells (2,3). Peripherin is also expressed in certain neuroendocrine tumors and in the insulin producing cells of the pancreas. Peripherin belongs to the Class III family of intermediate filament subunits which also includes vimentin, glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) and desmin. Antibodies to peripherin can be used in identifying, classifying, and studying neurons throughout the nervous system. Peripherin is also a good diagnostic marker for ballooned axons seen in Lou Gehrig's disease (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) and some neuronally derived tumors. Autoantibodies to peripherin are frequently seen in the sera of patients with diabetes. Peripherin is not related to peripherin/RDS, a protein of the photoreceptor outer membrane mutations of which are causative of certain forms of slow retinal degeneration. The HGNC name for this protein is PRPH. Applications: Suitable for use in Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry and Immunofluorescence/Immunocytochemistry. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilutions: Western Blot: 1:1000 Immunohistochemistry: 1:1000 Immunofluorescence (IC): 1200 Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

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