BDNF Polyclonal Antibody, Invitrogen™

Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody

Brand:  Invitrogen PA118357

Product Code. 11552002

Description

Reconstitute in 100 µL of sterile water. Centrifuge to remove any insoluble material. After reconstitution keep aliquots at -20 °C for a higher stability, and at 4 °C with an appropriate antibacterial agent. Avoid repetitive freeze/thaw cycles. Glycerol (1:1) may be added for an additional stability.

BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor) is a member of the neurotrophin family. BDNF is synthesized as pre-proBDNF, followed by cleavage to proBDNF. Although further processing generates the mature, 14 kDa protein, pro-BDNF is biologically active and is secreted in synaptic vesicles along with the mature form. BDNF is widely expressed in the central nervous system and acts in an autocrine and paracrine manner on several classes of neurons. Signaling occurs mainly through the tyrosine kinase receptor TrkB, although binding to the lower-affinity receptor, p75-NTR, has also been demonstrated. BDNF promotes neuronal survival and differentiation and has been shown to play a critical role in memory formation and synaptic regulation. BDNF is induced by cortical neurons, and is necessary for survival of striatal neurons in the brain. Expression of BDNF is reduced in both Alzheimer's and Huntington disease patients, and may also play a role in the regulation of stress response and in the biology of mood disorders.

Specifications

• Antigen: BDNF
• Classification: Polyclonal
• Conjugate: Unconjugated
• Gene: BDNF
• Gene Alias: abrineurin; ANON2; anorexia BDNF; Bdnf; BDNF precursor form; bdnf protein; brain derived neurothrophic factor; brain derived neurotrophic factor; brain-derived neurotrophic factor; BULN2; H-BDNF; neurotrophin; ProBDNF
• Host Species: Rabbit
• Quantity: 100 μL
• Primary or Secondary: Primary
• Target Species: Human, Mouse, Rat
• Product Type: Antibody
• Isotype: IgG

• Applications: Immunohistochemistry (Frozen), Inhibition Assays, Western Blot
• Concentration: Conc. Not Determined
• Formulation: whole serum with no preservative
• Gene Accession No.: P21237, P23363, P23560
• Gene Symbols: BDNF
• Immunogen: Recombinant human BDNF.
• Regulatory Status: RUO
• Gene ID (Entrez): 12064, 24225, 627
• Content And Storage: -20° C, Avoid Freeze/Thaw Cycles
• Form: Lyophilized