Uses
Myelin Basic Protein from guinea pig brain has been used as a component in emulsion to induce experimental autoimmune encephalitis (EAE).
General Description
Myelin Basic Protein (MBP) expressed in guinea pig brain contains 167 amino acids and has a molecular weight of 18,256Da.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Mutation of the myelin basic protein gene induces dysmyelination; used to induce experimental allergic encephalomyelitis.
