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| Alternative Names | Beta-nerve growth factor;Beta-NGF;NGF;NGFB; |
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| Immunogen | E. coli-derived human NGF/NGF Beta recombinant protein (Position: S122-A241). Human NGF/NGF Beta shares 92.4% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with rat NGF/NGF Beta. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of NGF (Beta-nerve growth factor) in biological samples using common immunoassay formats. It is typically selected based on target identity, species reactivity, clonality/clone information, and detection modality.
Vendor notes: Boster Bio Anti-NGF/NGF Beta Antibody Picoband® catalog # A00341. Tested in ELISA, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human. 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
- Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
- Immunogen / epitope context: E. coli-derived human NGF/NGF Beta recombinant protein (Position: S122-A241). Human NGF/NGF Beta shares 92.4% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with rat NGF/NGF Beta. (reported region: S122-A241).
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 13 kDa; calculated MW: 26959 MW
- Reactivity: Human
- Applications: ELISA, WB
As a polyclonal antibody, the reagent recognizes multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may increase sensitivity to sample-dependent epitope changes.
Biological background
Beta-nerve growth factor; Beta-nerve growth factor. 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. Functional note: 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). . Reported localization: Secreted. Expression/tissue context: Expressed in thymus, peripheral leukocytes as T-cells and spleen. Isoforms A are preferentially expressed in effector T-cells (thymus and peripheral leukocytes) whereas isoforms B and isoforms C are preferentially expressed in naive T-cells (spleen). Isoforms B are expressed in naive T-cells after first antigen exposure and isoforms A are expressed in effector T-cells after second antigen exposure. Isoforms IA are widely expressed but not detected in liver nor pancreas, neural expression is strongest in corpus callosum. Isoforms IB are expressed mostly in muscle, cerebellum, placenta and thymus, neural expression in fetal and adult brain, strongest in corpus callosum.
Research relevance and current trends
- Growth and Development: Researchers commonly examine how NGF (Beta-nerve growth factor) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Researchers commonly examine how NGF (Beta-nerve growth factor) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Neural Stem Cells: Researchers commonly examine how NGF (Beta-nerve growth factor) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative NGF (Beta-nerve growth factor) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- ELISA-compatible use: when applicable, interpret signal as relative abundance across sample sets with consistent handling and dilution strategy.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
- Isoforms and PTMs: Apparent size and signal patterns can differ across splice isoforms, proteolytic processing, and post-translational modifications.
- Controls: Include an isotype control (as relevant), no-primary control for imaging, and orthogonal validation such as KD/KO samples when available.
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