ANTI-TAU (MAPT) Antibody

45-68 kDa

Microtubule Associated Proteins, or MAPS, bind to the tubulin subunits of microtubule structures and regulate their functional stability. In the cell MAPs bind to monomer and multimerized tubulin. MAP binding to multimerized tubulin further stabilizes the formation of higher order microtubulin structures. MAP binding to microtubule structures is mediated through phosphorylation through Microtubule Affinity Regulated Kinase (MARK). Phosphorylation releases MAPs bound to microtubules, destabilizing the structure, driving it toward disassembly. There are predominately two MAP types, I, II. Type II MAP includes MAP2, MAP4, and tau and are found in nervous tissue. Six tau isoforms exist in brain tissue, and they are distinguished by their number of binding domains. Three isoforms have three binding domains and the other three have four binding domains. The binding domains are located in the carboxy-terminus of the protein and are positively-charged (allowing it to bind to the negatively-charged microtubule). The isoforms with four binding domains are better at stabilizing microtubules than those with three binding domains.

Bovine tau

Epitope: a.a. 210-241

Anti-Tau Antibody, a.a. 210-241, clone Tau-5 detects level of Tau & has been published & validated for use in IH & WB.

Immunohistochemistry:
A previous lot of this antibody was used in immunohistochemistry.

Immunoblot:
Recognizes phosphorylated and non-phosphorylated isoforms of tau ranging in size from 45-68 kDa.

Optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user.

Research Category
Neuroscience

Research Sub Category
Neurodegenerative Diseases

Tau from bovine, rat and human.

Unpurified

Unpurified mouse monoclonal IgG1 ascites fluid containing no preservatives.

Stable for 1 year at -20ºC in undiluted aliquots from date of receipt.
Handling Recommendations: Upon receipt, and prior to removing the cap, centrifuge the vial and gently mix the solution. Aliquot into microcentrifuge tubes and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles, which may damage IgG and affect product performance.

Control
Brain Tissue, PC12 cell lysate

Routinely evaluated by Western Blot on PC12 lysates.

Western Blot Analysis:
1:500 dilution of this lot detected Tau on 10 μg of PC12 lysates.

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

Replaces: MAB10417

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