General description
Tubulin is one of several members of a small family of globular proteins which polymerize to form cytoskeletal structures called microtubules. The most common members of the tubulin family are α-tubulin and β-tubulin. Tubulin dimers, typically composed of α- and β-tubulin subunits, assemble onto microtubules forming large polymers. β-III tubulin is a unique microtubule subunit that is found expressed almost exclusively in neurons. Due to the unique expression pattern of β-III tubulin it is often utilized as a marker to identify neuronal cells from other brain cells such as glia which do not express it. β-III tubulin also serves as a cytoarchitectural marker since it is primarily found within neurite extensions.
Specificity
Reactivity with other species has not been determined.
This antibody reacts with the C-terminus of the beta-III isoform of tubulin, which is known to be neuron specific. Does not identify beta tubulin found in glial cells.
Immunogen
Epitope: C-terminus
Application
Detect Tubulin β-III using this Anti-Tubulin β-III Antibody, clone TU-20, Alexa Fluor™488 Conjugated validated for use in IC, IF, WB, IH & IP.
Immunohistochemistry: 5-10 µg/mL on frozen brain tissue.
Although this conjugated antibody will work for Western blotting and Immunoprecipitation, we recommend catalog number CBL412 if these are your primary applications.
Optimal working concentration must be determined by end user.
Research Category
Neuroscience
Research Sub Category
Neurofilament & Neuron Metabolism
Quality
Routinely tested cortical neurons in Immunocytochemistry.
Immunocytochemical Analysis: 1:250 dilution of this lot detected β-III tubulin in rat cortex cell culture.
Target description
50 kDa
Physical form
Protein G Purified
Purified immunoglobulin in 0.02M Phosphate buffer, 0.25M NaCl containing 0.05% sodium azide.
Storage and Stability
Stable for 6 months at 2-8°C from date of receipt.
Analysis Note
Control
Rat Cortex Cells.
Other Notes
Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.
Legal Information
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Disclaimer
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- UPC:
- 51201651
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- 3-5 Days
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- MPN:
- CBL412X
- Temperature Control Device:
- Yes
