Nestin (ESTM46, FLJ21841, Intermediate Filament Protein, Nbla00170, Nes)

Pab

IgY

-20°C

Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.2, 0.02% sodium azide.

Peptide corresponded to a region of the Nestin gene product shared between the rat (AAA41119, NCBI) and human (NP_001966, NCBI) gene products.

Nestin, a large intermediate filament protein (class Type VI), is expressed during development and in myotendinous and neuromuscular junctions. Nestin expression is restricted, typically disappearing by E18. Nestin is thought to be a reasonable neuronal marker; however, recent studies have found nestin expression in other cell types such as endothelial cells (Mokry and Nemecek, 1998). Nestin identifies the most primitive neuroepithelium but also identifies many other embryonic tissues, so it is not specific for CNS. Nestin expression is seen in almost all GBMs (Glioblastoma mulitformes) and many melanomas (both primary and metastatic) but not in any metastatic carcinomas.

Applications:
Suitable for use in Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry and Immunocytochemistry. Other applications not tested.

Recommended Dilutions:
Western Blot: 1:250-1:500
Immunohistochemistry: 1:100-1:200
Immunocytochemistry: 1:100-1:200
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

Recommended Secondary Antibodies:
I1906-10: IgY, Chicken (HRP) Pab Rb x Ch
I1906-12: IgY, Chicken (FITC) Pab Rb x Ch
I1906-14: IgY, Chicken (AP) Pab Rb x Ch

Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.