VEGF Antibody / VEGFA [clone SPM225] (V2926)

Description

This mAb recognizes proteins of 19-22kDa (reducing) and 38kDa-44kDa (non-reducing), identified as various isoforms of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor or Vascular Permeability Factor (VEGF/VPF). It is highly specific to VEGF, which is a homodimeric, disulfide-linked glycoprotein with a close homology to platelet derived growth factor (PDGF). There are multiple isoforms of VEGF containing 206-, 189-, 165-, and 121-amino acid residues. The smaller two isoforms, VEGF165 and VEGF121, are secreted proteins and act as diffusible agents, whereas the larger two remain cell associated. VEGF/VPF plays an important role in angiogenesis, which promotes tumor progression and metastasis.

Application Notes

Optimal dilution of the VEGF antibody should be determined by the researcher.

1. Staining of formalin-fixed tissues requires boiling tissue sections in 10mM Tris with 1mM EDTA, pH 8, for 10-20 min followed by cooling at RT for 20 min.

Immunogen

Human recombinant protein was used as the immunogen for the VEGF antibody.

Storage

Store the VEGF antibody at 2-8oC (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20oC or colder (without azide).