Reactive species
Human,Mouse,Rat
Dalton(DA)
Calculated MW: 50 kDa; Observed MW: 50 kDa
Immunogen
A synthesized peptide derived from human GFAP
Dilution rate
WB: 1/500-1/1000
Stockpile
Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
Other name
GFAP; FLJ45472; cb345; ALXDRD
Background
GFAP is commonly used as a marker for intracranial and intraspinal tumors arising from astrocytes. In addition, GFAP intermediate filaments are also present in nonmyelin-forming Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system