Neurofilament M (Neurofilament Medium Polypeptide, NF-M, Neurofilament Triplet M Protein, 160kD Neurofilament Protein, Neurofilament 3, Nefm, Nef3, Nfm)

Neurofilaments can be defined as the intermediate or 10nm diameter filaments found in neuronal cells. They are composed a mixture of subunits which often includes the neurofilament triplet proteins, NF-L, NF-M and NF-H. Neurofilaments may also include peripherin, alpha-internexin, nestin and in some cases vimentin. Antibodies to the various neurofilament subunits are very useful cell type markers since the proteins are quite abundant, biochemically stable. This antibody was raised against the C-terminal region of NF-M, a region highly conserved between NF-M molecules in different species. Accordingly the antibody recognizes all mammalian and avian NF-M molecules. The name NF-M refers to the fact that this is the "middle" or "medium" protein of neurofilament triplet, the other two proteins being "low" or "light" (NF-L) and "high" or "heavy" (NF-H). NF-M is sometimes also referred to as NEF3 or Neurofilament 3. The HGNC name for this protein is NEFM.\n\nApplications:\nSuitable for use in Immunocytochemistry, Immunofluorescence and Western Blot. Other applications not tested.\n\nRecommended Dilution:\nImmunocytochemistry (ABC): 1:5000\nImmunofluorescence: 1:500-1:1000\nWestern Blot: 1:20,000\nOptimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.\n\nStorage and Stability:\nMay be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Catalog Number

031408

Size

100ul

Applications

ICC, IF, WB

Hosts

Rabbit

Reactivities

Rat

Form

Supplied as a liquid.

P Type

Pab

Purity

Serum

References

1. Harris, J., Ayyub, C. and Shaw G. A molecular dissection of the carboxyterminal tails of the major neurofilament subunits NF-M and NF-H. J Neurosci Res 30:47-62 (1991).\n\n2. Wang, Y., Zhang, J., Mori, S. and Nathans. J. Axonal Growth and Guidance Defects in Frizzled3 Knock-Out Mice: A Comparison of Diffusion Tensor Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neurofilament Staining, and Genetically Directed Cell Labeling. J. Neurosci. 26:355-364 (2006).

Additional Info

Recognizes rat NF-M. Recognizes all mammalian and avian NF-M molecules.