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Overview
Anti-MEGF10 (extracellular) Antibody is an antibody targeting Multiple EGF Like Domains 10, Multiple EGF-Like Domains Protein 10 Polyclonal raised in Rabbit (Unconjugated). This antibody is commonly used in IFC, IHC, LCI, WB to detect, localize, or compare expression of the target across samples.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: Multiple EGF Like Domains 10, Multiple EGF-Like Domains Protein 10 (also reported as Multiple EGF Like Domains 10, Multiple EGF-Like Domains Protein 10).
- Immunogen/epitope region: Extracellular, N-terminus..
- Homology note: Mouse, rat, human - 12 out of 13 amino acid residues identical (informative for cross-species interpretation).
- Species reactivity (as provided): Human, Rat, Mouse.
- Specificity statement (as provided): This antibody is specific for MEGF10, it won't recognize the closely related protein MEGF11 (Accession Q80T91).
- Lot quality control (as provided): Western blot analysis.
- Peptide confirmation: Confirmed by amino acid analysis and mass spectrometry.
- Blocking peptide: Available for antigen preadsorption control where appropriate.
These attributes help researchers interpret whether signal reflects the intended target in a given assay and sample context.
Biological background
MEGF10 is a member of the multiple epidermal growth factor-like domains protein family. MEGF10 is a type I transmembrane protein that consists of 15 EGF-like domains in its extracellular region and is the mammalian homolog of Draper (a Drosophila phagocytosis apoptotic cell receptor)1.MEGF10 is a mediator for apoptotic cell phagocytosis by central nervous system (CNS) macrophages- microglia and astrocytes, through binding with high affinity to C1q, an eat-me signal, that binds phosphatidylserine expressed on the surface of apoptotic cells2. Also necessary for astrocyte-dependent apoptotic neuron clearance in the developing cerebellum2.
Research relevance and current trends
- Comparing target expression across perturbations, genotypes, or treatment conditions.
- Interpreting localization shifts alongside pathway or phenotypic readouts.
- Using orthogonal controls (KO/KD, peptide competition, isotype concepts) to support conclusions.
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): compare target abundance/size across lysates and conditions; consider isoforms/PTMs.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): examine spatial distribution in tissue and relate signal to cell-type composition.
- Immunofluorescence/ICC: assess subcellular localization and co-localization with markers in cells or sections.
- Flow cytometry (direct/indirect): quantify target-positive populations and shifts in expression across subsets.
- Live cell imaging (LCI): support extracellular-epitope detection on non-permeabilized cells when appropriate.
Interpretation typically benefits from comparing matched sample sets (e.g., treated vs control, WT vs KO/KD) and using orthogonal readouts where feasible.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Isoforms and post-translational modifications can shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility across samples.
- Cross-species signal may depend on epitope conservation; consult the provided homology note when selecting models.
- Permeabilization, fixation, and antigen retrieval can change accessibility of intracellular vs extracellular epitopes.
- Conceptual control: antigen preadsorption (blocking peptide) can help assess signal dependence on the immunogen region.
- Provided control suggestions: Negative control: BLP-NR205.
- Application notes: see product-specific dilution/usage notes and control concepts provided in the dataset.
Application abbreviations: CBE- Cell-based ELISA, FC- Flow cytometry, ICC- Immunocytochemistry, IE- Indirect ELISA, IF- Immunofluorescence, IFC- Indirect flow cytometry, IHC- Immunohistochemistry, IP- Immunoprecipitation, LCI- Live cell imaging, N- Neutralization, WB- Western blot. Species abbreviations: H- Human, M- Mouse, R- Rat.
Recommended controls: Blocking peptide: BLP-NR205; Negative control: BLP-NR205.
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