Tau is a heterogeneous microtubule-associated protein that promotes and stabilizes microtubule assembly, especially in axons.
Six isoforms with different amino-terminal inserts and different numbers of tandem repeats near the carboxy-terminus have been identified, and tau is hyperphosphorylated at approximately 25 sites by ERK, GSK-3 and CDK5 (1-2).
Phosphorylation decreases the ability of tau to bind to microtubules.
Neurofibrillary tangles are a major hallmark of Alzheimer's disease and these tangles are bundles of paired helical filaments composed of hyperphosphorylated tau.
In particular, phosphorylation of Ser396 by GSK-3 or CDK5 destabilizes microtubules in Alzheimer's disease.
Furthermore, inclusions of tau are found in a number of other neurodegenerative diseases, collectively known as tauopathies (1,3).
Applications:Suitable for use in Immunohistochemistry.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilutions:Immunohistochemistry (paraffin): 1:400-1:1600Optimal dilution determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:May be stored at 4℃ for short-term only.
Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Store at -20℃.
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.
仕様
Size:100ul
抗体種類:Mab
宿主:mouse
Source Antibody:human
Grade:Purified
Purity:Purified
Form:Supplied as a liquid in 10mM sodium HEPES, pH 7.5, 150mM sodium chloride, 0.1mg/mL BSA, <0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol.
Specificity:Recognizes paired helical filament conformational human tau protein. This antibody preferentially recognizes tau conformations related to Alzheimer's disease compared to other tauopathies.
Clone # USB:GT-38
Isotype:IgG1
Calc Applications Abbrev:IHC
Calc Crossreactivity:Hu
Immunogen:Tau paired helical filaments from human Alzheimer's disease brain.