Description

VEGF, a homodimeric glycoprotein of relative molecular mass 45,000, is the only mitogen that specifically acts on endothelial cells. It may be a major regulator of tumor angiogenesis in vivo. Vascular endothelial growth factor is a mitogen primarily for vascular endothelial cells. It is, however, structurally related to platelet-derived growth factor. VEGF shares homology with the PDGF A chain and B chain, including conservation of all 8 cysteines found in PDGFA and PDGFB. VEGF gene contains 8 exons. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) induces remodeling and enhances TH2-mediated sensitization and inflammation in the lung.  VEGF regulates haematopoietic stem cell survival by an internal autocrine loop mechanism. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) stimulates neurogenesis in vitro and in vivo.

Catalog Number

IW-PA1080

Quantity

9 ml

Host

Rabbit

Clone

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Immunogen

A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence near the N-teminal end of VEGF of human origin, identical to the related rat sequences.

Purity

Immunogen affinity purified

Conjugate

Unconjugated

Species Reactivity

Human, mouse, rat. Not tested in other species.

Positive Control

Skin, Human esophagus squamous carcinoma.

Cellular Localization

Cytoplasmic

Form

Ready to use solution. No further dilution needed. Serum blocking step should be omitted.

Storage

Store at 2-8 °C. Do not freeze.

Applications

IHC-P: Heat induced epitope retrieval is required on formalin fixed paraffin sections. IHC-Tek Epitope Retrieval Solution (Cat# IW-1100) is recommended.

IHC-Fr: Not tested.

ICC: Not tested.

Limitations

This product is intended for Research Use Only. Interpretation of the test results is solely the responsibility of the user.

Precautions

Users should follow general laboratory precautions when handling this product. Wear personal protective equipment to avoid contact with skin and eyes.

References

1. Lee, C. G.; Link, H.; Baluk, P.; Homer, R. J.; Chapoval, S.; Bhandari, V.; Kang, M. J.; Cohn, L.; Kim, Y. K.; McDonald, D. M.; Elias, J. A. : Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) induces remodeling and enhances TH2-mediated sensitization and inflammation in the lung. Nature Med. 10: 1095-1103, 2004.

2. Gerber, H.-P.; Malik, A. K.; Solar, G. P.; Sherman, D.; Liang, X. H.; Meng, G.; Hong, K.; Marsters, J. C.; Ferrara, N. : VEGF regulates haematopoietic stem cell survival by an internal autocrine loop mechanism. Nature 417: 954-958, 2002.

3. Jin, K.; Zhu, Y.; Sun, Y.; Mao, X. O.; Xie, L.; Greenberg, D. A. : Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) stimulates neurogenesis in vitro and in vivo. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 99: 11946-11950, 2002.

Images

Immunohistochemical analysis of formalin fixed paraffin-embedded human esophagus squamous carcinoma using VEGF antibody. Staining VEGF in cytoplasm. DAB chromogenic reaction.