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, glycogen synthase kinase-3 (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 (AD); these tangles are bundles of paired helical filaments (PHFs) composed of hyperphosphorylated tau.
In particular, phosphorylation at Ser396 by GSK-3 or CDK5 destabilizes microtubules.
Furthermore, research studies have shown that inclusions of tau are found in a number of other neurodegenerative diseases, collectively known as tauopathies (1,3).
Applications:Suitable for use in Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry and Immunofluoresence/Immunocytochemistry.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilutions:Western Blot: 1:1000Immunohistochemistry (paraffin): 1:300-1:1200Immunofluorescence (frozen): 1:50-1:200Immunofluorescence (IC): 1:50-1:200Optimal 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:rabbit
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 endogenous levels of total human Tau protein. Species Crossreactivity: mouse and rat
Clone # USB:D1M9X
Isotype:IgG
Calc Applications Abbrev:IC IF IHC WB
Calc Crossreactivity:Hu Mo Rt
Immunogen:Synthetic peptide corresponding to residues surrounding Asp430 of human Tau protein.