MBP (Myelin A1 protein, Myelin membrane encephalitogenic protein)

Myelin basic protein (MBP) is a major constituent of the myelin sheath of oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells in the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system, respectively. It is most abundant in hemopoietic system and contains seven exons distributed over 32-34 kb. MBP isolated from MS brain may differ in charge microheterogeneity which would affect antigenic determinants. MBP is mapped to chromosome 18q22-23. Failure in this gene expression would be correlated in the central white matter with extrapyramidal system degeneration signs. Moreover, it is a candidate autoantigen in the disease multiple sclerosis.\n\nUniProt Number:\nP02686\n\nGene ID:\nMBP\n\nApplications:\nSuitable for use in Western Blot and Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin).\n\nRecommended Dilution:\nOptimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.\n\nStorage and Handling:\nStore at -20?C for one year. After reconstitution, store at 4?C for one month. Can also be aliquoted and stored frozen at -20?C for long term.\nAvoid repeated freezing and thawing. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Catalog Number

144883

Size

100ug

Applications

IHC, WB

Hosts

Rabbit

Reactivities

Hum, Mouse, Rat

Form

Supplied as a lyophilized powder. Each vial contains 5mg BSA, 0.9mg NaCl, 0.2mg Na2HPO4, 0.05mg Thimerosal, 0.05mg NaN3. Reconstitution: Add 0.2ml of distilled water will yield a concentration of 500ug/ml.

P Type

Pab

Purity

Purified by immunoaffinity chromatography.

Isotype

IgG

References

1. Marty MC, Alliot F, Rutin J, Fritz R, Trisler D, Pessac B.The myelin basic protein gene is expressed in differentiated blood cell lineages and in hemopoietic progenitors. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2002 Jun 25; 99(13):8856-61.\n2. Streicher R, Stoffel W.The organization of the human myelin basic protein gene. Comparison with the mouse gene. Biol Chem Hoppe Seyler. 1989 May; 370(5):503-10.\n3. McLaurin JA, Hafler DA, Antel JP.Reactivity of normal T-cell lines to MBP isolated from normal and multiple sclerosis white matter. J Neurol Sci. 1995 Feb; 128(2):205-11.\n4. Iester A, Vignola S, Callegarini L, Gimelli G, Alpigiani MG. [18q syndrome with deficiency of myelin basic protein (MBP)] Pediatr Med Chir. 1996 Mar-Apr; 18(2):201-5.\n5. Tranquill LR, Skinner E, Campagnoni C, Vergelli M, Hemmer B, Muraro P, Martin R, McFarland HF, Campagnoni AT, Voskuhl RR. Human T lymphocytes specific for the immunodominant 83-99 epitope of myelin basic protein: recognition of golli MBP HOG 7. J Neurosci Res. 1996 Sep 15; 45(6):820-8.

Additional Info

Recognizes human, mouse and rat MBP. No crossreactivity with other proteins.