Anti-P-Zero Myelin Protein (PZO) Antibody

Two antipeptide antibodies were generated in chickens against sequences shared between the mouse (NP_032649) and human (NP_000521) gene products. Antibodies were affinity-purified and mixed in equal concentrations. These antibodies have been validated with human, mouse and rat tissues.

Product Specifications

Background

Human Myelin Protein Zero (Pz0) is a 28,400 dalton protein (258 amino acids) found in myelin of the PNS, but not the CNS. Expressed in myelinating Schwann cells, Po serves as a homophilic adhesion molecule, allowing adjacent laminae of the myelin sheath to undergo compaction. Po is also a marker of a subpopulation of migrating neural crest cells. Mutations of the MPZ gene product in humans is responsible for Charcot-Marie-Tooth type 1B neuropathies (HMSN1B) .

Synonyms

Myelin protein P0, Myelin peripheral protein, MPP, Myelin protein zero

Other Statements

These antibodies are to be used as research laboratory reagents and are not for use as diagnostic or therapeutic reagents in humans.

Gene Name

MPZ

UniProt

O95297

Host

Chicken

Species Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Rat

Reactivity

Human, Mouse, and Rat

Immunogen

Synthetic peptides

Immunogen Type

Human, Mouse, Rat

Target

Myelin Protein Zero (Pz0)

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgY

Conjugation

Unconjugated

Applications

IHC, ICC, WB

Field of Research

Cell Markers Glial and Schwann Cell Markers

Assay Type

Primary Antibody

Assay Protocol

Chickens were immunized with two synthetic peptide / keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH) conjugates. These synthetic peptides corresponded to different regions of the Po gene product, but are shared between the human (NP_000521, NCBI) and mouse (NP_032649, NCBI) sequences. After repeated injections, immune eggs were collected, and the IgY fractions were purified from the yolks. These IgY fractions were then affinity-purified using a peptide column, and the concentrations of the eluates adjusted to 200 µg/mL. Finally, equal volumes of both of these affinity-purified anti-peptide antibodies were mixed, and the preparation was filter-sterilized.

Concentration

200 µg/mL

Format

Affinity-Purified IgY

Form

Affinity-Purified IgY

Buffer

Phosphate-buffered (10 mM) isotonic (0.9%, w/v) saline (“PBS, " pH 7.2) with sodium azide (0.02%, w/v) added as a preservative.

Molecular Weight

27 kDa

Precautions

These antibodies are to be used as research laboratory reagents and are not for use as diagnostic or therapeutic reagents in humans.

Shipping Conditions

Ice Packs

Storage Conditions

Store at 4°C in the dark. Under these conditions, the antibodies should have a shelf life of at least twelve months, provided they remain sterile. For longer term storage, aliquot and freeze to avoid freeze-thaw of the antibody.

Shelf Life

12 months from receipt of product

IHC Dilution

1:2000-1:5000

WB Dilution

1:10000-1:20000

Pre Treatment

Target Description

ICC Dilution

1:2000-1:5000

Quality Control

Both of these anti-peptide antibodies were analyzed by immunohisto-chemistry (at a dilution of 1:2000) using fluorescein-labeled goat anti-chicken IgY (1:500 dilution, Aves Labs Cat.# F-1005) as the secondary reagent.