Anti-EAAT2/GLT-1/SLC1A2 Antibody Picoband® (Cy3 Conjugate)

SLC1A2 is also known as EAAT2 or GLT-1. This gene encodes a member of a family of solute transporter proteins. The membrane-bound protein is the principal transporter that clears the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate from the extracellular space at synapses in the central nervous system. Glutamate clearance is necessary for proper synaptic activation and to prevent neuronal damage from excessive activation of glutamate receptors. Mutations in and decreased expression of this protein are associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Alternatively spliced transcript variants of this gene have been identified.

Excitatory amino acid transporter 2;Glutamate/aspartate transporter II;Sodium-dependent glutamate/aspartate transporter 2;Solute carrier family 1 member 2;SLC1A2;EAAT2, GLT1;

E.coli-derived human EAAT2 recombinant protein (Position: T461-K574). Human EAAT2 shares 96% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with both mouse and rat EAAT2.

Transports L-glutamate and also L- and D-aspartate. Essential for terminating the postsynaptic action of glutamate by rapidly removing released glutamate from the synaptic cleft. Acts as a symport by cotransporting sodium.

Store at -20℃ for one year from date of receipt. After reconstitution, at 4℃ for one month. It can also be aliquotted and stored frozen at -20℃ for six months. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Western blot, 0.1-0.5μg/ml, Mouse, Rat<br> Immunohistochemistry(Paraffin-embedded Section), 2-5 μg/ml, Mouse, Rat<br> Immunofluorescence, 5 μg/ml, Mouse, Rat<br>