Myelin Basic Protein (MBP)

Antibodies / Antibodies-Myelin

-20°C

Supplied as a liquid in 10mM sodium HEPES, pH 7.5, 0.1mg/ml BSA, 150mM sodium chloride, 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol.

Synthetic peptide corresponding to residues surrounding Ala185 of human myelin basic protein.

Myelin basic protein (MBP) is an abundant central nervous system (CNS) myelin membrane protein that plays an important role in nerve myelination. Myelin sheaths are multi-layered membranes derived from oligodendrocytes that increase the conduction velocity of axonal impulses. MBP helps to adhere the cytoplasmic leaflets of adjacent oligodendrocyte membranes to one another. Several splice variants of MBP are expressed in cells and the protein is modified following translation (i.e. phosphorylation, methylation), which suggests additional membrane adhesion functions (1).

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

Recommended Dilution:
Immunofluorescence (frozen): 1:50
Immunofluorescence (IC): 1:50
Western Blot: 1:1000, incubate membrane with diluted primary antibody in 5% BSA, 1X TBS, 0.1% Tween-20 at 4°C with gentle shaking, overnight.
Immunohistochemistry (paraffin): 1:1200
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

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.