Native, glial fibrillary acidic protein purified from human brain. Marker of sclerotic plaques in brain and gliosed brain. Isolated from normal human brain. A component of astroglial intermediate filaments. Forms glial filaments in astrocytes in the central nervous system and in some Schwann cells in peripheral nerves.



Molecular Weight: 43,000-49,000

Lyophilized from 16 mM Sodium Bicarbonate, pH 8.5.

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Prepared from tissues of individuals that have been shown by certified tests to be negative for HbsAg, HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies, HCV, and syphilis.

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