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MAB353 Anti-Nestin Antibody, clone rat-401

MAB353
100 µg  
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Species ReactivityKey ApplicationsHostFormatAntibody Type
M, RICC, IHC, IH(P), WBMPurifiedMonoclonal Antibody
Description
Catalogue NumberMAB353
Brand Family Chemicon®
Trade Name
  • Chemicon
DescriptionAnti-Nestin Antibody, clone rat-401
Alternate Names
  • rat401
Background InformationNestin, a large intermediate filament protein (class Type VI) expressed during development and in myotendinous and neuromuscular junctions. Nestin expression is restricted, typically disappearing by E18. Nestin is thought to be a reasonable neuronal marker; however, recent studies have found nestin expression in other cell types such as endothelial cells (Mokry and Nemecek, 1998). Nestin identifies the most primitive neuroepithelium but also identifies many other embryonic tissues, so it is not specific for CNS. Nestin expression is seen in almost all GBMs (Glioblastoma mulitformes) and many melanomas (both primary and metastatic) but not in any metastatic carcinomas.
Product Information
FormatPurified
Control
  • Mouse embryonic brain tissue
PresentationPurified mouse monoclonal IgG1 in buffer containing 0.09% sodium azide.
Quality LevelMQ100
Applications
ApplicationDetect Nestin using this Anti-Nestin Antibody, clone rat-401 validated for use in IC, IH, IH(P) & WB.
Key Applications
  • Immunocytochemistry
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin)
  • Western Blotting
Application NotesWestern Blot:
200-220 kDa in reducing gels of newborn rat or mouse cell extracts. Note that nestin was originally reported (erroneously) to migrate at approximately 440 kDa by SDS-PAGE (Kachinsky, 1995).
For Westerns, prepare samples by boiling in 4 volumes of 125 mM Tris, pH 6.8, 10% 2-mercaptoethanol, 10% glycerol and 4.6% SDS. 5% PAGE gels are suggested. Block membranes with milk or BSA. Do not dilute primary antibody in buffer containing milk. Freezing and thawing of samples or samples not stored at -85°C will show breakdown of nestin sometimes into multiple fragments.

Immunohistochemistry:
1:20-1:200 dilution of a previous lot was used. Perfuse tissue with 4% paraformaldehyde at pH 7.4 for light microscopy or with either 4% paraformaldehyde at pH 10.0 or 4% paraformaldehyde with 0.1% glutaraldehyde at pH 7.4 for EM. Suitable for frozen or paraffin-embedded sections.

Immunocytochemistry:
1:20-1:200 dilution of a previous lot was used. Fix cells in 4% paraformaldehyde buffered with 50 mM sodium borate at pH 9.5.

Optimal working dilutions and protocols must be determined by end user.
Biological Information
ImmunogenNestin purified from embryonic rat spinal cord.
Clonerat-401
ConcentrationPlease refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.
HostMouse
SpecificityRodent Nestin protein confirmed with rat and mouse. Rat-401 is not reactive with human nestin protein.
IsotypeIgG1
Species Reactivity
  • Mouse
  • Rat
Antibody TypeMonoclonal Antibody
Entrez Gene Number
Entrez Gene SummaryNestin is an intermediate filament protein that was first identified with a monoclonal antibody by Hockfield and McKay (1985) [PubMed 4078630]. It is expressed predominantly in stem cells of the central nervous system in the neural tube. Upon terminal neural differentiation, nestin is downregulated and replaced by neurofilaments.[supplied by OMIM]
Gene Symbol
  • NES
  • ORFNames=Nbla00170
  • FLJ21841
  • Nbla00170
Non-Reactive Species
  • Human
Purification MethodProtein A Purfied
UniProt Number
UniProt SummaryFUNCTION: SwissProt: P48681 # May play a role in the trafficking and distribution of IF proteins and potentially other cellular factors to daughter cells during progenitor cell division (By similarity).
SIZE: 1621 amino acids; 177439 Da
SUBUNIT: Interacts with FHOD3 (By similarity).
TISSUE SPECIFICITY: CNS stem cells.
DEVELOPMENTAL STAGE: Upon terminal neural differentiation, nestin is down-regulated and replaced by neurofilaments.
SIMILARITY: SwissProt: P48681 ## Belongs to the intermediate filament family.
Stem Cell Type
  • Neural Stem Cells
  • Epithelial Cells
Molecular Weight200-220 kDa
Product Usage Statements
Quality AssuranceImmunohistochemistry(paraffin):
Nestin (cat. # MAB353, Clone 401) staining of Mouse Pancreas, tissue was pretreated with citrate buffer, pH 6.0. A previous lot of this antibody was diluted to 1.25 µg/mL, using IHC-Select® detection with HRP-DAB. Immunoreactivity is detected in the islets of Langerhans.
Optimal Staining of Nestin Monoclonal Antibody: Mouse Pancreas
Usage Statement
  • Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.
Storage and Shipping Information
Storage ConditionsStable for 1 year at 2-8ºC from date of receipt.
Packaging Information
Material Size100 µg
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
MAB353 04053252359873