Microglia

Studies have shown that the Microglia antibody, also known as Iba1 (ionizing calcium-binding adaptor molecule 1), is a novel protein that it is specifically expressed in macrophages/microglia and is upregulated during the activation of these cells. Studies have shown cross-reactivity in human, mouse and rat tissues. Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein (GFAP) and Microglia antibodies have been used as markers for axonal damage, reactive astrocytes and activated microglia, respectively. The Iba1 polyclonal antibody does not cross-react with neurons or astrocytes.

Specifications

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