525894
NEFL
Size
£665.00
- SKU:
- 525894
- Purity:
- Purified by immunoaffinity chromatography.
- Storage Conditions:
- -20°C
- Supplier:
- United States Biological
- Host:
- Rabbit
- Immunogen:
- Synthetic peptide corresponding to human NEFL. Species sequence homology: Chicken (100%)
- Format:
- Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.4, 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol.
- Extra Details:
- The cytoskeleton consists of three types of cytosolic fibers: actin microfilaments, intermediate filaments, and microtubules. Neurofilaments are the major intermediate filaments found in neurons and consist of light (NFL), medium (NFM), and heavy (NFH) subunits (1). Similar in structure to other intermediate filament proteins, neurofilaments have a globular N-terminal head, a central alpha-helical rod domain, and a C-terminal tail. A heterotetrameric unit (NFL-NFM and NFL-NFH) forms a protofilament, with eight protofilaments comprising the typical 10nm intermediate filament (2). While neurofilaments are critical for radial axon growth and determine axon caliber, microtubules are involved in axon elongation. PKA phosphorylates the head domain of NFL and NFM to inhibit neurofilament assembly (3,4). Neurofilament accumulations are found in many human neurological disorders including Parkinson's disease (in Lewy bodies along with alpha-synuclein), Alzheimer's disease, Charcot-Marie- Tooth disease, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) (1). Applications: Suitable for use in Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry and ELISA. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Western Blot: 1:500-1:2000, incubate membrane with diluted primary antibody in TBS, 5% milk, 0.1% Tween 20 at 4°C with gentle shaking, overnight. Immunohistochemistry: 1:50-1:200 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.
- Shipping Conditions:
- Blue Ice