Neuropilin-1 (UniProt: O14786; also known as Vascular endothelial cell growth factor 165 receptor, CD304) is encoded by the NRP1 (also known as NRP, VEGF165R) gene (Gene ID: 8829) in human. Neuropilins are highly conserved, non-tyrosine kinase, single-transmembrane glycoproteins that serve as co-receptors for various molecules, including semaphorins and vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGF). Neuropilin-1 is a single-pass type I, homodimeric, membrane glycoprotein that is synthesized with a signal peptide (aa 1-21), which is subsequently cleaved off to generate the mature form that contains a long extracellular domain (aa 22-856), a transmembrane domain (aa 857-879), and a cytoplasmic domain (aa 880-923). It acts as a receptor involved in the development of the cardiovascular system, angiogenesis, and formation of certain neuronal circuits. It is also reported to mediate the chemorepulsant activity of semaphorins. Neuropilin-1 has four well conserved domains: CUB (a1/a2; aa 27-141 and 147-265) domain, F5/8 (b1/b2; aa 275-424 and 431-583) domain, MAM domain (aa 645-811), and another domain that contains a transmembrane and a short cytoplasmic region. CUB domains mediate binding to semaphorins, while the tandem F5/8 domains are responsible for VEGF and heparin binding and recognizes a C-end role (CendR) motif R/KXXR/K on its ligands. The presence of the CUB (a1a2) domain is reported to enhance VEGF165 binding to F5/8 (b1b2) domain. The MAM domain is reported to mediate semaphorin signaling to Plexin-A. Neuropilin-1 has been recognized as an additional cellular mediator that facilitates the entry of SARS-CoV-2 into host cells. It binds to furin-cleaved spike protein and significantly potentiates SARS-CoV-2 infectivity. This effect can be blocked by monoclonal antibodies against the extracellular F5/8 (b1/b2) domain of Neuropilin-1 or with selective Neuropilin antagonists that bind to CendR binding b1 pocket. (Ref.: Kyrou, I., et al. (2021). Signal Trans. Targeted Ther. 6; Article number: 21; Daly, JL., et al. (2020). Science. 370(6518); 861-865; Cantuti-Castelvetri, L., et al. (2020). Science. 370(6518); 856-860; Mamluk, R., et al. (2002). J. Biol. Chem. 277(27); 24818-24825).

Clone mAb1 is a mouse monoclonal antibody that detects Neuropilin-1. It targets an epitope within the b1b2 domain in the extracellular region.

His-tagged recombinant fragment corresponding to 311 amino acids from the b1b2 region within the extracellular domain of human Neuropilin-1.

Quality Control Testing

Evaluated by Immunocytochemistry in PC-3 cells.

Immunocytochemistry Analysis: A 1:100 dilution of this antibody detected Neuropilin-1 in PC-3 cells.

Tested Applications

Immunofluorescence Analysis: A representative lot detected Neuropilin-1 in Immunofluorescence applications (Cantuti-Castelvetri, L., et al. (2020). Science. 370(6518):856-860; Daly, J.L., et al. (2020). Science. 370(6518):861-865).

ELISA Analysis: A representative lot detected Neuropilin-1 in ELISA applications (Daly, J.L., et al. (2020). Science. 370(6518):861-865).

Immunocytochemistry Analysis: A representative lot detected Neuropilin-1 in Immunocytochemistry applications (Daly, J.L., et al. (2020). Science. 370(6518):861-865).

Note: Actual optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user as specimens, and experimental conditions may vary with the end user

Anti-Neuropilin-1, ECD b1b2, clone mAb1, Cat. No. MABS2301, is a mouse monoclonal antibody that detects Neuropilin-1 (NRP1) and is tested for use in ELISA, Immunocytochemistry, and Immunofluorescence.

Purified mouse monoclonal antibody IgG1 in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide.

Recommend storage at +2°C to +8°C. For long term storage antibodies can be kept at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaws.

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

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