Analysis Note

ControlBrain tissue

Application

Research CategoryNeuroscience

Immunohistochemistry: 1-10 µg/mL (see suggested protocol).

Immunoblotting: 1-10 µg/mL. BDNF is not easily extracted in standard buffers. Dissected tissues should be homogenized in 10 volumes of 100mM phosphate buffer containing 1mM EDTA, 2M guanidine hydrochloride (pH7.2), and three protease inhibitors, 10mM N-ethylmaleimide, 0.36mM pepstatin, and 1mM PMSF. Homogenates are then sonicated and centrifuged at 46K x g for 30 minutes at 4°C. BDNF migrates as 18 kDa, with a homodimer at ~27-30 kDa.

ELISA (one-site): 1-10 µg/mL

Optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user.

Research Sub CategoryNeurochemistry & NeurotrophinsNeuroinflammation & Pain

Anti-Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor Antibody is an antibody against Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor for use in ELISA, IH & WB.

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Immunogen

A 10 amino acid peptide corresponding to the amino-terminal of mouse Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) coupled to ovalbumin. The sequence is H₂N-HSDPARRGEL-COOH.

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Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

Physical form

Protein A purified

Protein A Purified immunoglobulin fraction lyophilized from PBS, with no preservatives. Reconstitute with 500 µL of sterile distilled water (1 mg/mL).

Format: Purified

Specificity

Recognizes Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF). By dot blot, less than 0.1% cross-reactivity against mouse NGF, recombinant human NT3 or neurotrophin 4.

Storage and Stability

Maintain at -20 to -70°C in undiluted aliquots for up to 12 months. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. Glycerol (1:1) can be added for additional stability.

Target description

18 kDa (monomer) and 27-30 kDa (homodimer)