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| Alternative Names | Neuromodulin;Axonal membrane protein GAP-43;Growth-associated protein 43;Neural phosphoprotein B-50;pp46;GAP43; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human GAP43, different from the related mouse and rat sequences by one amino acid. |
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Overview
Anti-Neuromodulin GAP43 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting GAP43. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat; observed MW: 43 kDa; calculated MW: 24803 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-Neuromodulin GAP43 Antibody catalog # PA1037. Tested in IHC, 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: GAP43 — Neuromodulin
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 43 kDa; Calculated: 24803 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): This protein is associated with nerve growth. It is a major component of the motile growth cones that form the tips of elongating axons. Plays a role in axonal and dendritic filopodia induction. .
Scientific background (datasheet): Growth Associated Protein-43 (GAP-43), also known as nerve growth-related growth peptide GAP43, shares a high degree of homology between the sequence of the human gene and the rat gene. GAP-43 is considered a crucial component of an effective regenerative response in the nervous system. Somatic cell hybrids demonstrate localization of the GAP-43 gene to human chromosome 3 and to mouse chromosome 16. GAP-43 has been termed a growth or plasticity protein because it is expressed at high levels in neuronal growth cones during development and during axonal regeneration. GAP-43 regulates growth of axons and modulates the formation of new connections.
Cellular localization (datasheet): Cell membrane ; Peripheral membrane protein ; Cytoplasmic side . Cell projection, growth cone membrane ; Peripheral membrane protein ; Cytoplasmic side . Cell junction, synapse . Cell projection, filopodium membrane ; Peripheral membrane protein . Cytoplasmic surface of growth cone and synaptic plasma membranes.
Tissue details (datasheet): Isoform 3 is expressed in pancreatic islets, testis, adrenal cortex, and perhaps other endocrine tissues, but not in brain. .
Sequence similarities (datasheet): Belongs to the neuromodulin family.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Axonal Guidance Proteins,Cell Type Marker,Growth and Development,Neurology Process,Neuron Marker,Neuroscience,Synapse Marker.
- 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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