Synaptic Systems - Collagen type IV

Cat. No.: 462 021

Amount: 200 µl

Price: $365.00

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Immunostaining of a rat brain vessel with Collagen type IV (red) and GFAP (green)

IHC
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IHC-P (FFPE)
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Background

Collagen type IV is the most abundant structural component of the basement membrane, a specialized extracellular matrix, that supports epithelial and endothelial cells and separates tissues from their surrounding environments. Collagen type IV consists of polypeptide chains derived from six different alpha chains that assemble into three different collagen type IV isoforms. Unlike fibrillar collagens, collagen IV forms flexible, sheet-like networks that provide structural stability and interact with other basement membrane components, including laminins, nidogens, and proteoglycans (1,2).
The principal functions of collagen IV are to provide mechanical support, maintain basement membrane integrity, regulate cell adhesion, and contribute to tissue organization and cellular signaling. Through its interactions with cell-surface receptors and other extracellular matrix proteins, collagen IV also influences cellular behavior and tissue homeostasis (1).
Dysregulation of collagen IV is associated with several important diseases. Pathogenic variants can cause e.g. diabetic nephropathy, Alport syndrome, and cerebral small-vessel disease as well as increasing the risk of intracerebral hemorrhage and other neurological manifestations (2,3).

1 ) Khoshnoodi J et al., Microsc Res Tech (2008)
2 ) Massoudi D et al., Nat Rev Nephrol (2025)
3 ) Cosgrove D et al., Matrix Biol (2017)

Protocols

IHC

IHC-P (FFPE)

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Cat. No. 462 021	200 µl hybridoma supernatant, lyophilized. For reconstitution add 200 µl H₂O, then aliquot and store at -20°C until use. Antibodies should be stored at +4°C when still lyophilized. Do not freeze!
Applications	WB: not tested yet IP: not tested yet ICC: not tested yet IHC: 1 : 100 (see remarks) gallery IHC-P (FFPE): 1 : 20 up to 1 : 100 (see remarks) gallery Western blot (WB); separation of proteins by PAGE and subsequent transfer to a membrane. Detection of target molecules is carried out with antibodies. Some antibodies require special sample preparation steps. For details, please refer to the “Remarks” section. Immunoprecipitation (IP); Immunoisolation or pulldown of a target molecule using an antibody. For details and product specific hints, please refer to the ”Remarks” section. Immunocytochemistry (ICC) on 4% PFA fixed cells. Immunoreactivity is usually revealed by fluorescence. Some antibodies require special fixation methods. For details, please refer to the “Remarks” section. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) on 4% PFA perfusion fixed tissue with 24h PFA post fixation. Immunoreactivity is usually revealed by fluorescence or a chromogenic substrate. Some antibodies require special fixation methods or antigen retrieval steps. For details, please refer to the ”Remarks” section. Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P) of formalin fixed, paraffin embedded (FFPE) tissue (some antibodies require special antigen retrieval steps, please refer to the ”Remarks” section). Immunoreactivity is usually revealed by fluorescence or a chromogenic substrate.
Clone	SY-231A5
Subtype	IgA (κ light chain)
Immunogen	Human heterotrimeric Collagen type IV containing two α 1-like (UniProt Id: P02462) and one α 2-like (UniProt Id: P08572) chains.
Reactivity	Reacts with: rat (F1MA59), rat (F1M6Q3), human (P02462), human (P08572). No signal: mouse (P02463), mouse (P08122). Other species not tested yet.
Remarks	This antibody is of the IgA subtype. Typically, standard anti-mouse secondary reagents are suitable for detection of IgA antibodies. However, if standard reagents show suboptimal reactivity, it is recommended to use anti-IgA-specific secondary antibodies for improved detection. IHC: Antigen retrieval with pepsin is required. IHC-P (FFPE): Antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6, followed by pepsin treatment, is required for chromogenic detection.
Data sheet	Data Sheet 462_021 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Collagen type IV antibody - 462 021