



PrP Antibody (H-8) is a mouse monoclonal IgG2a antibody that detects prion protein (PrP) of human origin by western blotting (WB), immunoprecipitation (IP), immunofluorescence (IF), immunohistochemistry, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Anti-PrP antibody (H-8) plays a crucial role in the study of prion diseases, which are lethal neurodegenerative disorders characterized by the misfolding of the prion protein. The normal cellular form of the prion protein, known as PrPc, is primarily located in the brain and is essential for various cellular functions, including synaptic transmission and neuroprotection. Proper localization of PrPc is vital, as disturbances in PrPc levels or distribution can lead to neurodegenerative conditions. In prion diseases, PrPc undergoes a conformational change to form the disease-associated isoform, PrPSc, which is resistant to proteolytic degradation and accumulates in the brain, leading to neuronal damage. PrP monoclonal antibody (H-8) differentiates between these two forms of the protein, making this tool essential for understanding the pathogenesis of prion diseases and developing potential therapeutic strategies.
Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
PrP Antibody (H-8) | sc-393165 | 200 µg/ml | $322.00 | |||
PrP Antibody (H-8): m-IgG2a BP-HRP Bundle | sc-546077 | 200 µg Ab; 10 µg BP | $361.00 |