MAP2 Antibody (CL5420)
Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # NBP3-52055
Recombinant Monoclonal Antibody
Key Product Details
Species Reactivity
Human
Applications
Immunohistochemistry, Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin, Western Blot, Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence
Label
Unconjugated
Antibody Source
Recombinant Monoclonal Mouse IgG1 Clone # CL5420
Concentration
1 mg/ml
Product Specifications
Immunogen
This antibody was developed using a recombinant protein derived from P11137, with the exact immunogen sequence remaining proprietary.
Clonality
Monoclonal
Host
Mouse
Isotype
IgG1
Scientific Data Images for MAP2 Antibody (CL5420)
Western Blot: MAP2 Antibody (CL5420) [NBP3-52055]
Analysis in human cell line SH-SY5Y.Immunohistochemistry: MAP2 Antibody (CL5420) [NBP3-52055]
Staining of human pancreas shows cytoplasmic immunoreactivity in pancreatic islets.Immunohistochemistry: MAP2 Antibody (CL5420) [NBP3-52055]
Staining of human cerebral cortex shows cytoplasmic immunoreactivity in neurons, as well as positivity in neuropil.Applications for MAP2 Antibody (CL5420)
Application
Recommended Usage
Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence
2-10 ug/ml
Immunohistochemistry
1:1000 - 1:2500
Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin
1:1000 - 1:2500
Western Blot
1 ug/ml
Application Notes
For IHC-Paraffin, HIER pH 6 retrieval is recommended. ICC/IF Fixation Permeabilization: Use PFA/Triton X-100.
Formulation, Preparation, and Storage
Purification
Protein A purified
Formulation
PBS, pH 7.2, 40% glycerol
Preservative
0.02% Sodium Azide
Concentration
1 mg/ml
Shipping
The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.
Stability & Storage
Store at 4C short term. Aliquot and store at -20C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
Background: MAP2
MAP2 isoforms are developmentally regulated and differentially expressed in neurons and some glia. MAP2c is predominantly expressed in the developing brain while the other isoforms are expressed in the adult brain. The distribution of MAP2 isoforms also varies, with MAP2a and MAP2b predominantly localized to dendrites, while MAP2c is also found in axons. Lastly, the expression of MAP2d is not limited to neurons and may be found in glia, specifically oligodendrocytes (1, 2). MAP2 isoforms associate with microtubules and mediate their interaction with actin filaments thereby playing a critical role in organizing the microtubule-actin network. In neurons, MAP2 isoforms are implicated in different processes including neurite initiation, elongation and stabilization as well as axon and dendrite formation (2). Knockout of MAP expression in animal models results in a variety of functional and structural brain defects according to the isoform affected (e.g., reduced LTP and LTD, reduced myelination, absence of corpus collosum, motor system malfunction, abnormal hippocampal dendritic morphology, abnormal synaptic plasticity) (4).
References
1. Dehmelt, L., & Halpain, S. (2005). The MAP2/Tau family of microtubule-associated proteins. Genome Biology. https://doi.org/10.1186/gb-2004-6-1-204
2. Mohan, R., & John, A. (2015). Microtubule-associated proteins as direct crosslinkers of actin filaments and microtubules. IUBMB Life. https://doi.org/10.1002/iub.1384
3. Shafit-Zagardo, B., & Kalcheva, N. (1998). Making sense of the multiple MAP-2 transcripts and their role in the neuron. Molecular Neurobiology. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02740642
4. Tortosa, E., Kapitein, L. C., & Hoogenraad, C. C. (2016). Microtubule organization and microtubule-associated proteins (MAPs). In Dendrites: Development and Disease. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-56050-0_3
Long Name
Microtubule-associated Protein 2
Alternate Names
DKFZp686I2148, MAP-2, MAP2A, MAP2B, MAP2C, Microtubule Associated Protein 2, microtubule-associated protein 2, MTAP2
Gene Symbol
MAP2
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Product Specific Notices for MAP2 Antibody (CL5420)
This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.
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