Monoclonal Anti-Parvalbumin antibody produced in mouse, approx. 1.0 mg/mL, clone PARV-19, purified immunoglobulin

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Application

Anti-Parvalbumin antibody, Mouse monoclonal has been used in:immunohistochemistryimmunofluorescence stainingimmunolabelingto label brain slices for perineuronal net stainingenzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)immunocytochemistry

Applications in which this antibody has been used successfully, and the associated peer-reviewed papers, are given below.Western Blotting (1 paper)

Biochem/physiol Actions

Ca²⁺ participates in cell motility, release of neurotransmitters, membrane permeability, excitation−contraction of muscles, cell secretory procedures, and transmission of nerve impulses. Intracellular Ca²⁺ exchangers are essential to modulate these processes efficiently. Parvalbumin (PV), a calcium-binding protein, can regulate the intracellular calcium dynamics in neurons. Hence it may have an impact on facilitation and depression at synapses. Interestingly, PV deficiency alters neuronal activity, a key mechanism leading to epileptic seizures or Parkinson.

Disclaimer

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General description

Monoclonal Anti-Parvalbumin (mouse IgG1 isotype) is derived from the hybridoma PARV-19 produced by the fusion of mouse myeloma cells and splenocytes from BALB/c mice immunized with purified frog muscle parvalbumin. Parvalbumin (PV) is a member of the family of Ca²⁺-binding molecules. It carries three helix-loop-helix EF-hand Ca²⁺ binding motifs, with the two C-terminal motifs.

Immunogen

purified frog muscle parvalbumin. The isotype is determined by ELISA using Mouse Monoclonal Antibody Isotyping Reagents (Sigma ISO-2).

Physical form

Solution in 0.01 M phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4, containing 15 mM sodium azide.

Specificity

Monoclonal Anti-Parvalbumin recognizes parvalbumin in a Ca2+ -ion dependent manner

Storage and Stability

For extended storage, freeze at –20 °C in working aliquots. Repeated freezing and thawing, or storage in “frost-free” freezers, is not recommended. If slight turbidity occurs upon prolonged storage, clarify the solution by centrifugation before use. Working dilution samples should be discarded if not used within 12 hours.