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| Alternative names | Glial fibrillary acidic protein;GFAP;Gfap; |
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| Immunogen | GFAP from pig spinal cord. |
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Overview
Anti-GFAP Antibody (Monoclonal, G-A-5) is an antibody targeting GFAP. Common applications include WB, IHC, IF, IHC-F. Key specifications include host: Mouse; clonality: Monoclonal; clone: Clone: G-A-5; isotype: Mouse IgG1; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Pig,Rat; observed MW: 50 kDa; calculated MW: 49957 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-GFAP Antibody (Monoclonal, G-A-5) catalog # MA1045. Tested in IF, IHC, IHC-F, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Pig, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: GFAP — Glial fibrillary acidic protein
- Antibody format: Host: Mouse; Clonality: Monoclonal; Clone: Clone: G-A-5; Isotype: Mouse IgG1
- Species reactivity: Human,Mouse,Pig,Rat
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 50 kDa; Calculated: 49957 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): GFAP, a class-III intermediate filament, is a cell- specific marker that, during the development of the central nervous system, distinguishes astrocytes from other glial cells.
Scientific background (datasheet): Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) is an intermediate filament protein of 52Kda. GFAP gene is mapped to human 17q21. GFAP is a useful marker of astroglia in the brain. Mutations in GFAP, encoding glial fibrillary acidic protein, are associated with Alexander disease.
Cellular localization (datasheet): Cytoplasm . Associated with intermediate filaments. .
Tissue details (datasheet): Expressed in the cortex and hippocampus. Expression decreases following acute and chronic corticosterone treatment. .
Sequence similarities (datasheet): Belongs to the intermediate filament family.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Cell Adhesion Proteins,Cell Type Marker,Cell Type Markers,Cytoskeleton,Cytoskeleton/ECM,Intermediate Filaments,Neural Stem Cells,Neuroscience,Signal Transduction,Stem Cells,Tags & Cell Markers.
- 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.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Assess tissue distribution and cell-type patterns; interpret staining with appropriate negative controls and antigen context.
- Immunofluorescence / ICC: Visualize subcellular localization and co-localization patterns; consider fixation/permeabilization compatibility and controls.
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 monoclonal antibody, this reagent is expected to recognize a defined epitope, which can support consistency across lots when epitope accessibility is preserved.
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