Anti-VGF Antibody

Neurosecretory protein VGF (VGF) was initially identified as a rapidly regulated gene product in nerve growth factor-treated PC12 cells. This protein is synthesized in neurons in the central and peripheral nervous system as well as in the pituitary, adrenal medulla, endocrine cells of the stomach, and pancreatic beta cells. VGF is thought to be involved in organism energy balance and regulation of homeostasis as mice lacking this gene show deficits in these areas. More recent results suggest that VGF is upregulated by brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and can stimulate the proliferation of hippocampal progenitor cells and produce antidepressant-like behavioral effects, suggesting that this pathway may be a suitable target for therapeutic treatments.

Epitope: C-terminus

KLH-conjugated synthetic peptide corresponding to the C-terminus of human VGF.

Anti-VGF Antibody is an antibody against VGF for use in western blotting, IHC & immunofluorescence.

Immunohistochemistry Analysis: 5 μg/mL from a representative lot detected VGF in human brain tissue.

Immunofluorescence Analysis: 20 μg/mL from a representative lot detected VGF in human brain cells.

Research Category
Neuroscience

Research Sub Category
Developmental Neuroscience

Evaluated by Western Blotting in human brain tissue lysate.

Western Blotting Analysis: 1 μg/mL of this antibody detected VGF in human brain tissue lysate.

~82 kDa observed

Antigen Affinity Purified

Purified rabbit polyclonal in buffer containing PBS with up to 0.1% sodium azide.

Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt.

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

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