Description		Polyclonal Antibody against Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein
Form		Affinity Purified Antibody
Host		Chicken
Species Reactivity		Human, Rat, Mouse, Cat
IsoType		IgY
[Ab]		20 mg/mL
Specificity		Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) is the 10nm or intermediate filament protein found specifically in astrocytic cells in the central nervous system. Antibodies to GFAP are therefore widely used to identify astrocytic cells in situ and in tissue culture. This antibody was developed using bovine spinal cord GFAP purified from a Triton X-100 extract of myelin associated material and further purified by centrifugation and ion exchange chromatography in 6m urea on DEAE cellulose. This antibody was raised agianst GFAP in chickens.
Uses		This antibody is effective in immunofluorescence.
Suggested Working Dilution		The optimal working dilution should be determined for each specific assay condition. This antibody is sold for laboratory research use only, not for human or in-vivo use. Covance antibodies may not be resold or modified for resale without prior written approval. Western blot:   1:1,000 Immunofluorescence:   1:1,000
Storage		Store at -20°C. Upon initial thawing, apportion into working aliquots and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles to prevent denaturing the antibody.
Warranty/Conditions		Covance products may not be resold or modified for resale without prior written approval.
Rev. Date		11/8/2006