Neurofilament (NF-L) (Neuronal Marker) (clone NFL/736 ), anti-human, rat, bovine, chicken, pig

Background:
This MAb reacts with a 68kDa protein, identified as light sub-unit of neurofilaments (NF-L). Neurofilaments make up the main structural elements of axons and dendrites and are found in neurons, peripheral nerves, and sympathetic ganglion cells. Neurofilaments consist of three major subunits with molecular weights of 68kDa (NF-L), 160kDa (NF-M) and 200kDa (NF-H). Anti-neurofilament stains a number of neural, neuroendocrine, and endocrine tumors. Neuromas, ganglioneuromas, gangliogliomas, ganglioneuroblastomas, and neuroblastomas stain positively for anti-neurofilament. Neurofilaments are also present in paragangliomas as well as adrenal and extra-adrenal pheochromocytomas. Carcinoids, neuroendocrine carcinomas of the skin, and oat cell carcinomas of the lung also express neurofilament.

Other Names:
Neurofilament light polypeptide, NF-L, 68 kDa neurofilament protein, Neurofilament triplet L protein, NEFL, NF68, NFL

Gene Name: NEFL
Gene ID: 4747
Primary Accession: P07196
Other Accession: 4747, 521461