Anti-MAP-2 recognizes (Mr 300 kDa)MAP-2 protein from bovine brain. The antibody strongly cross-reacts with MAP-2 from human, rat, mouse, Xenopus, quail and chicken brains. Anti-MAP-2 (Clone AP20) reacts with the high molecular weight forms (2a & 2b) of MAP-2 but not with the low molecular weight form (2c). Anti-MAP-2 reacts with dendrites and cell bodies of neurons.
MAP2
Reactivity: Rat
WB, IHC, ICC, IP
Host: Rabbit
Polyclonal
unconjugated
Application Notes
Immunohistochemistry on frozen sections: 1/500. Immunofluorescence: 1/500. WesternBlotting: 1-2 μg/mL for 2hrs at RT). Immunohistology (Formalin/paraffin): 1-2 μg/mL for 30 min at RT. [Staining of formalin-fixed tissues REQUIRES boiling tissue sections in 10 mMcitrate buffer, pH 6.0, for 10-20 min. followed by cooling at RT for 20 min. ]Anti-MAP-2 may be used in studies of neuron structure in both normal and malignant braintissue. Other applications not tested. Optimal dilutions are dependent on conditions and should be determined by the user.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Concentration
0.1 mg/mL
Buffer
0.01 M phosphate buffered saline (PBS) pH 7.2, containing, 1.0 % BSA and 0.09 % sodium azide as a preservative.
Preservative
Sodium azide
Precaution of Use
This product contains sodium azide: a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.
Handling Advice
Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Storage
4 °C/-20 °C
Storage Comment
Store the antibody at 2-8 °C for one month or (in small aliquots) at -20 °C for longer.
Microtubule Associated Protein 2 exists in two high molecular weight forms (2a and 2b) and a low molecular weight form (2c). The expression of MAP2 is developmentally regulated and its multiple forms arise by alternative splicing of a single gene.Synonyms: MAP2, Microtubule-associated protein 2, Neuronal Marker