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| Alternative Names | Nerve growth factor |
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Overview
Mouse NGF/proNGF Neutralizing Antibody is an antibody targeting Nerve growth factor Monoclonal raised in Mouse (Unconjugated). This antibody is commonly used in IE, N to detect, localize, or compare expression of the target across samples.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: Nerve growth factor (also reported as Nerve growth factor).
- Homology note: NGF and proNGF from human, rat and mouse samples (informative for cross-species interpretation).
- Species reactivity (as provided): Human, Rat.
- Specificity statement (as provided): The antibody has minimal cross-reactivity with BDNF, NT-3, and NT-4/5..
- Cited use: IP (literature use does not guarantee performance in every setup).
- Lot quality control (as provided): Western blot analysis.
- Conjugate/format: Unconjugated (may affect detection channel and background).
- Antibody type: Monoclonal / IgG1.
These attributes help researchers interpret whether signal reflects the intended target in a given assay and sample context.
Biological background
The neurotrophins ("neuro" means nerve and "trophe" means nutrient) are a family of soluble, basic growth factors which regulate neuronal development, maintenance, survival and death in the CNS and the PNS.1 NGF, the first member of the family to be discovered, was originally purified as a factor able to support survival of sympathetic and sensory spinal neurons in culture.2 It is synthesized and secreted by sympathetic and sensory target organs and provides trophic support to neurons as they reach their final target.3 Neurotrophin secretion also increases in the nervous system following injury. Schwann cells, fibroblasts, and activated mast cells normally synthesize NGF constitutively, however direct trauma and induced cytokines combine to increase neurotrophin production in these cells after injury.4 NGF is purified in three forms: the 7S, 2.5S and β. The 7S, 130 kDa, form occurs naturally in mouse submaxillary glands, and is a multimeric protein composed of two α, one β and two γ subunits.
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
- ELISA formats (indirect/cell-based): assess binding or relative expression in plate-based formats.
- Neutralization: evaluate functional blocking in relevant biological assays (assay design-dependent).
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.
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.
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