Anti-Alpha-internexin (Alpha-Inx) Antibody

Neurofilaments can be defined as the intermediate or 10 nm diameter filaments found in neuronal cells. They are composed a mixture of subunits which often includes the neurofilament triplet proteins, NF-L, NF-M and NF-H. Neurofilaments may also include peripherin, alpha-internexin, nestin and in some cases vimentin. Alpha-internexin is a ~66 kDa Class IV intermediate filament subunit expressed in large amounts early in neuronal development, but is downregulated in many neurons as development procedes. Many classes of mature neurons contain alpha-internexin in addition to NF-L, NF-M and NF-H. In some mature neurons alpha-internexin is the only neurofilament subunit expressed. Antibodies to alpha-internexin are therefore unique probes to study and classify neuronal types and follow their processes in sections and in tissue culture. In addition the very early developmental expression of alpha-internexin means its presence is an early and convenient diagnostic feature of neuronal progenitors cells and other cell committed to the neuronal lineage.

Our Anti-Alpha-internexin (Alpha-Inx) chicken polyclonal primary antibody detects cat, human, mouse, other mammals (predicted), and rat Alpha-internexin (Alpha-Inx), and is IgY preparation. It is validated for use in ICC, IHC-Frozen, WB.

Spin vial briefly before opening. Reconstitute with 50 μL sterile-filtered, ultrapure water. Centrifuge to remove any insoluble material. After reconstitution of lyophilized antibody, aliquot and store at -20°C for a higher stability. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

The specificity of this antibody has been confirmed by WB. This antibody is specific for the 64-66 kDa alpha-internexin protein. Molecular weight will depend on species. Human, rat, mouse, feine. It is predicted to react with other mammals.