A large body of evidence has implicated the amyloid precursor protein (APP) in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) (Kamenetz et al., 2003). The phosphorylation of APP at Thr668 is thought to play a critical role in generation of the soluble APP (beta) and beta-amyloid peptide (abeta) which are the major components of senile plaques in patient brains inflicted with AD (Liu et al., 2003; Ando et al., 2001).1) Ando K, Iijima KI, Elliott JI, Kirino Y, Suzuki T (2001) Phosphorylation-dependent regulation of the interaction of amyloid precursor protein with Fe65 affects the production of beta-amyloid. J Biol Chem 276:40353-40361.
Immunogen
Peptide corresponding to amino acid residues from the C-terminal region of rat APP.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
WB
The antibody has been directly tested for reactivity in rat tissue. It is anticipated that the antibody will also work with canine, chicken, human, mouse and non-human primate tissues based on the fact that these species have 100% homology with the amino acid sequence used as antigen.:
Western blot of rat hippocampal lysate showing specific immunolabeling of the ~115k APP protein.
Application Notes
The antibody has been directly tested for reactivity in rat tissue. It is anticipated that the antibody will also work with canine, chicken, human, mouse and non-human primate tissues based on the fact that these species have 100% homology with the amino acid sequence used as antigen.:
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
Amyloid Precursor Protein antibody can be stored at -20˚C and is stable at -20˚C for at least 1 year.
Storage Buffer
100 uL in 10 mM HEPES (pH 7.5), 150 mM NaCl, 100 ug per mL BSA and 50% glycerol.