Neurofilaments are the 10nm or intermediate filament proteins found specifically in neurons, and are composed predominantly of three major proteins called NF-L, NF-M and NF-H. NF-M is the neurofilament middle or medium molecular weight polypeptide and runs on SDS-PAGE gels at 145-160 kDa, with some variability across species boundaries. Antibodies to NF-M are useful for identifying neuronal cells and their processes in tissue sections and in tissue culture. NF-M antibodies can also be useful to visualize neurofilament accumulations seen in many neurological diseases, such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease) and Alzheimer's disease.1) Harris, J., Ayyub, C. and Shaw G. (1991) A molecular dissection of the carboxyterminal tails of the major neurofilament subunits NF-M and NF-H. J Neurosci Res 30:47-62.
Immunogen
Recombinant fusion protein containing the extreme C-terminus of rat NF-M expressed in and purified from E. coli.
Key Feature
Clonality
Monoclonal
Isotype
IgG1
Host Species
Mouse
Tested Applications
IHCWB
IHC:1:50~1:200 WB:1:500~1:2000 Notes:Optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the researcher.