Technical Data
P3345-01B
Peripherin (PRPH, Neurofilament 4, NEF4)
Description:
Mouse Anti Peripherin is an electrophoretically pure trp-E-peripherin fusion protein containing all but the 4 N-terminal amino acids of human peripherin.

Peripherin is a type III intermediate filament found initially in sensory neurons of the peripheral nervous system (PNS). It serves as a marker for autonomic and sensory neurons in the PNS and motor neurons in the CNS. Peripherin is a diagnostic marker in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and certain neuronally-derived tumors. Brain injuries can also trigger expression of peripherin and the formation of peripherin accumulations in neurons that are normally silent for this gene. Peripherin is also expressed in certain neuroendocrine tumors and in the insulin producing cells of the pancreas. Autoantibodies to peripherin are also frequently seen in the sera of patients with diabetes.

Applications:
Suitable for use in Western Blot and Immunocytochemistry. Other applications not tested.

Recommended Dilution:
Western Blot: 1:2500
Immunocytochemistry: 1:500
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. For long-term storage and to avoid repeated freezing and thawing, aliquot and store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
TypeIsotypeCloneGrade
Mab8A239Affinity Purified
SizeStorageShippingSourceHost
100ug-20°CBlue IceRatMouse
Concentration:
~1mg/ml
Immunogen:
Recombinant rat peripherin purified from E. coli
Purity:
Purified by immunoaffinity chromatography.
Form
Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.4, 0.05% sodium azide
Specificity:
Recognizes Peripherin from human, rat, cat and mouse.
Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.
1. Boitard C,et al. Peripherin: an islet antigen that is cross-reactive with nonobese diabetic mouse class II gene products. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. Jan 1992; 89(1): 172-176. 2. Robertson J, et al. A neurotoxic peripherin splice variant in a mouse model of ALS. J. Cell Biol. Mar 2003; 160(6): 939-949.