Monoclonal Anti-MAP2 specificity was established by an immunoblot. The antibody localizes the high molecular weight forms of MAP2, namely MAP2a and MAP2b, but shows no reactivity with MAP2c. No crossreactivity is observed with MAP1, MAP5, tubulin, or tau (t).
Synonyms: Anti-Microtubule Associated Protein 2
MDL Number: MFCD00164684
Storage: -20C
Application: Mouse monoclonal clone AP-20 anti-MAP2 (2a+2b) antibody is used to tag MAP2 for detection and quantitation by Western blotting and immunohistochemical (IHC) techniques. It is used as a probe to determine the roles of MAP2a and MAP2b in cell signaling especially in neural tissues.
Biochem Physiol Actions: Microtubule associated protein 2 (MAP2) is known to promote microtubule assembly and to form side arms on microtubules. It also interacts with neurofilaments, actin and other elements of the cytoskeleton. MAP2 is degraded by a cathepsin D like protease in the brain of aged rats. There is some indication that MAP2 is expressed at higher levels in some types of neurons than in others. MAP2 is known to promote microtubule assembly and to form side-arms on microtubules. It also interacts with neurofilaments, actin and other elements of the cytoskeleton.