{"product_id":"anti-gfap-antibody-monoclonal-g-a-5-bha21006523","title":"Anti-GFAP Antibody (Monoclonal, G-A-5)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnti-GFAP Antibody (Monoclonal, G-A-5) is an antibody targeting \u003cstrong\u003eGFAP\u003c\/strong\u003e. Common applications include \u003cstrong\u003eWB, IHC, IF, IHC-F\u003c\/strong\u003e. Key specifications include host: \u003cstrong\u003eMouse\u003c\/strong\u003e; clonality: \u003cstrong\u003eMonoclonal\u003c\/strong\u003e; clone: \u003cstrong\u003eClone: G-A-5\u003c\/strong\u003e; isotype: \u003cstrong\u003eMouse IgG1\u003c\/strong\u003e; reactivity: \u003cstrong\u003eHuman,Mouse,Pig,Rat\u003c\/strong\u003e; observed MW: \u003cstrong\u003e50 kDa\u003c\/strong\u003e; calculated MW: \u003cstrong\u003e49957 MW\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoster 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey elements and design rationale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget:\u003c\/strong\u003e GFAP — Glial fibrillary acidic protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntibody format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Host: Mouse; Clonality: Monoclonal; Clone: Clone: G-A-5; Isotype: Mouse IgG1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies reactivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Human,Mouse,Pig,Rat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolecular weight guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Observed: 50 kDa; Calculated: 49957 MW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecificity note:\u003c\/strong\u003e No cross reactivity with other proteins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBiological background\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtein function (datasheet):\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific background (datasheet):\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellular localization (datasheet):\u003c\/strong\u003e Cytoplasm . Associated with intermediate filaments. .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTissue details (datasheet):\u003c\/strong\u003e Expressed in the cortex and hippocampus. Expression decreases following acute and chronic corticosterone treatment. .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSequence similarities (datasheet):\u003c\/strong\u003e Belongs to the intermediate filament family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eResearch relevance and current trends\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly 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 \u0026amp; Cell Markers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports comparative expression analysis across conditions, genotypes, or treatments when paired with appropriate controls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for confirming target presence and subcellular distribution using orthogonal readouts (e.g., microscopy vs. immunoblotting).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon research applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWestern blot (WB):\u003c\/strong\u003e Compare relative target abundance and apparent size\/isoforms across samples; interpret bands in light of expected MW and potential PTMs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmunohistochemistry (IHC):\u003c\/strong\u003e Assess tissue distribution and cell-type patterns; interpret staining with appropriate negative controls and antigen context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmunofluorescence \/ ICC:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visualize subcellular localization and co-localization patterns; consider fixation\/permeabilization compatibility and controls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNotes for experimental interpretation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider isoforms, post-translational modifications, and processing that can shift apparent molecular weight or localization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross-reactivity (datasheet):\u003c\/strong\u003e No cross-reactivity with other proteins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse appropriate positive and negative controls (e.g., KO\/KD, blocking peptide, or isotype controls) to support specificity interpretation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a monoclonal antibody, this reagent is expected to recognize a defined epitope, which can support consistency across lots when epitope accessibility is preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- Sources (internal):\u003cbr\u003e- Product datasheet fields provided in this catalog row (vendor-supplied).\u003cbr\u003e- UniProt Knowledgebase (general protein annotations): https:\/\/www.uniprot.org\/\u003cbr\u003e- NCBI Gene (general gene-level references): https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/gene\/\u003cbr\u003e--\u003e","brand":"Boster Bio","offers":[{"title":"100 ug\/vial \/ Unconjugated","offer_id":53069779960173,"sku":"MA1045","price":370.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7424\/7277\/files\/ma1045-gfap-primary-antibodies-wb-testing-1.jpg?v=1772612512","url":"https:\/\/www.ebiohippo.com\/products\/anti-gfap-antibody-monoclonal-g-a-5-bha21006523","provider":"BioHippo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}