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| Alternative Names | Beta-nerve growth factor;Beta-NGF;NGF;NGFB; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of human NGF, identical to the related rat sequence, and different from the related mouse sequence by one amino acid. |
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Overview
Anti-Beta-nerve growth factor NGF Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting NGF. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Rat,Mouse,Human; observed MW: 60 kDa; calculated MW: 26959 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-Beta-nerve growth factor NGF Antibody catalog # PA1056. Tested in WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: NGF — Beta-nerve growth factor
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Rat,Mouse,Human
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 60 kDa; Calculated: 26959 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): Nerve growth factor is important for the development and maintenance of the sympathetic and sensory nervous systems. Extracellular ligand for the NTRK1 and NGFR receptors, activates cellular signaling cascades through those receptor tyrosine kinase to regulate neuronal proliferation, differentiation and survival. Inhibits metalloproteinase dependent proteolysis of platelet glycoprotein VI (PubMed:20164177). .
Scientific background (datasheet): Nerve growth factor is a polypeptide involved in the regulation of growth and differentiation of sympathetic and certain sensory neurons. The nucleotide sequence of human and mouse beta-NGF are very similar. The beta-subunits of nerve growth factor (NGFB) have been assigned to mouse chromosome 3 and human chromosome 1p22. The human gene for the beta subunit of nerve growth factor is located on the proximal short arm of chromosome 1. A mutation in the nerve growth factor beta gene (NGFB) causes loss of pain perception.
Cellular localization (datasheet): Secreted.
Sequence similarities (datasheet): Belongs to the NGF-beta family.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Growth and Development,Mesenchymal Stem Cells,Neural Stem Cells,Neurology Process,Neuroscience,Stem Cells,Surface Molecules.
- Supports comparative expression analysis across conditions, genotypes, or treatments when paired with appropriate controls.
- Useful for confirming target presence and subcellular distribution using orthogonal readouts (e.g., microscopy vs. immunoblotting).
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): Compare relative target abundance and apparent size/isoforms across samples; interpret bands in light of expected MW and potential PTMs.
- ELISA: Measure target abundance in compatible matrices using a standard-curve readout; ensure dilution linearity and appropriate controls.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Assess tissue distribution and cell-type patterns; interpret staining with appropriate negative controls and antigen context.
- Flow cytometry: Quantify target-positive populations in single-cell suspensions; pair with viability and isotype/FMO controls conceptually.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Consider isoforms, post-translational modifications, and processing that can shift apparent molecular weight or localization.
- Cross-reactivity (datasheet): No cross-reactivity with other proteins
- Use appropriate positive and negative controls (e.g., KO/KD, blocking peptide, or isotype controls) to support specificity interpretation.
As a polyclonal antibody, this reagent may recognize multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may require careful specificity controls.
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