SpecificitySpecificity for APP was confirmed by IHC. This antiserum is known to react with rat APP. Reactivity with other species have not yet been tested.
Species ReactivityHuman, Rat
Immunogen DescriptionSynthetic peptides (C-ETHLHW HTVAKET, aa: 145-157; C-HAH FQKAKERLEA KHRER, aa: 388-405; C-KKKQYTS IHHGVVE, aa: 724-737) as parts of human APP isoform A conjugated to KLH
Product DescriptionRabbit anti-Amyloid-beta precursor protein (APP) Polyclonal Antibody (Unconjugated), suitable for IHC-Frozen.
Application(s)IHC-Frozen
Application DetailsIHC. Recommended to be used at a dilution of 1:500 to 1:3000 for immunohistochemistry. This antiserum has not yet been tested for western blot. Biosensis recommends optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user.
TargetAmyloid-beta precursor protein (APP)
SpecificitySpecificity for APP was confirmed by IHC. This antiserum is known to react with rat APP. Reactivity with other species have not yet been tested.
Target Host SpeciesHuman
Species ReactivityHuman, Rat
Antibody HostRabbit
Antibody TypePolyclonal
Antibody IsotypeMixed
ConjugateUnconjugated
Immunogen DescriptionSynthetic peptides (C-ETHLHW HTVAKET, aa: 145-157; C-HAH FQKAKERLEA KHRER, aa: 388-405; C-KKKQYTS IHHGVVE, aa: 724-737) as parts of human APP isoform A conjugated to KLH
Purity DescriptionWhole serum
FormatLyophilized
Reconstitution InstructionsSpin vial briefly before opening. Reconstitute in 100 µL sterile-filtered, ultrapure water. Centrifuge to remove any insoluble material.
Storage InstructionsAfter reconstitution keep aliquots at -20°C for a higher stability, and at 2-8°C with an appropriate antibacterial agent. Glycerol (1:1) may be added for an additional stability. Avoid repetitive freeze/thaw cycles.
Batch NumberPlease see item label.
Expiration Date12 months after date of receipt (unopened vial).
Scientific BackgroundFUNCTION: Functions as a cell surface receptor and performs physiological functions on the surface of neurons relevant to neurite growth, neuronal adhesion and axonogenesis. Involved in cell mobility and transcription regulation through protein-protein interactions. Can promote transcription activation through binding to APBB1/Tip60 and inhibit Notch signaling through interaction with Numb. Couples to apoptosis-inducing pathways such as those mediated by G(O) and JIP. Inhibits G(o) alpha ATPase activity. Acts as a kinesin I membrane receptor, mediating the axonal transport of beta-secretase and presenilin 1. May be involved in copper homeostasis/oxidative stress through copper ion reduction. Can regulate neurite outgrowth through binding to components of the extracellular matrix such as heparin and collagen I and IV. FUNCTION: Beta-amyloid peptides are lipophilic metal chelators with metal-reducing activity. Bind transient metals such as copper, zinc and iron. Rat and mouse beta-amyloid peptides bind only weakly transient metals and have little reducing activity due to substitutions of transient metal chelating residues. Beta-APP42 may activate mononuclear phagocytes in the brain and elicit inflammatory responses. Promotes both tau aggregation and TPK II-mediated phosphorylation (By similarity). FUNCTION: The gamma-CTF peptides as well as the caspase-cleaved peptides, including C31, are potent enhancers of neuronal apoptosis. SUBUNIT: Binds, via its C-terminus, to the PID domain of several cytoplasmic proteins, including APBB family members, the APBA family, MAPK8IP1, SHC1, Numb and Dab1. Binding to Dab1 inhibits its serine phosphorylation. Also interacts with GPCR-like protein BPP, FPRL1, APPBP1, IB1, KNS2 (via its TPR domains), APPBP2 (via BaSS) and DDB1. In vitro, it binds MAPT via the MT-binding domains. Associates with microtubules in the presence of ATP and in a kinesin-dependent manner. Interacts, through a C-terminal domain, with GNAO1. Amyloid beta-42 binds CHRNA7 in hippocampal neurons. Beta-amyloid associates with HADH2. TISSUE SPECIFICITY: different isoforms in different tissues: kidney. brain. liver. hippocampus, substania nigra pars compacta and cerebellum. In the cerebellum, all the isoforms are abundantly expressed in Purkinje cells.
General ReferencesWilson, C.A., et al., J. Neurosci. Res. 74: 361-369 (2003). Andreasen, N., et al., World J. Biol. Psychiatry 4: 147-155 (2003). Guenette, S.Y. Neuromolecular Med. 4: 147-160 (2003).