GABAA Receptor α1, N-Terminus Antibody
Product Specifications
Background
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, causing a hyperpolarization of the membrane through the opening of a Cl− channel associated with the GABA-A receptor (GABA-A-R) subtype. GABA-A-Rs are important therapeutic targets for a range of sedative, anxiolytic, and hypnotic agents and are implicated in several diseases including epilepsy, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. The GABA-A-R is a multimeric subunit complex. To date six αs, four βs and four γs, plus alternative splicing variants of some of these subunits, have been identified (Olsen and Tobin, 1990; Whiting et al., 1999; Ogris et al., 2004) . Injection in oocytes or mammalian cell lines of cRNA coding for α- and β-subunits results in the expression of functional GABA-A-Rs sensitive to GABA. However, coexpression of a γ-subunit is required for benzodiazepine modulation. The various effects of the benzodiazepines in brain may also be mediated via different α-subunits of the receptor (McKernan et al., 2000; Mehta and Ticku, 1998; Ogris et al., 2004; Pöltl et al., 2003) .
Synonyms
ECA4 antibody, EIEE19 antibody, EJM antibody, EJM5 antibody, Gaba receptor alpha 1 polypeptide antibody, GABA (A) receptor antibody, GABA (A) receptor subunit alpha 1 antibody, GABA (A) receptor subunit alpha-1 antibody, GABA (A) receptor, alpha 1 antibody, GABRA 1 antibody, GABRα1 antibody, Gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) A receptor alpha 1 antibody, Gamma aminobutyric acid A receptor alpha 1 antibody, Gamma aminobutyric acid type A receptor alphα1 subunit antibody
Gene ID
29705
Swiss Prot
P62813
Host
Rabbit
Cross Reactivity
Mouse, Rat
Target
GABAA Receptor α1, N-Terminus
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
IgG
Conjugation
Unconjugated
Source
Synthetic peptide corresponding to amino acid residues from the N-terminal region of the α1 subunit of rat GABAA, conjugated to keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH) .
Applications
WB, IHC
Purification
Antigen Affinity purification
Concentration
Lot Dependent
Dilution
WB (1:300-5000), IHC ()
Buffer
10 mM HEPES (pH 7.5), 150 mM NaCl, 100 µg per ml BSA and 50% glycerol.
Modification
Unmodified
Storage Conditions
Storage at -20°C is recommended, as aliquots may be taken without freeze/thawing due to presence of 50% glycerol. Stable for at least 1 year at -20°C.
Specificity
Specific for endogenous levels of the ~51 kDa α1-subunit of the GABAA receptor. Immunolabeling is absent in α1-subunit knockout animals.
Gene ID URL
29705
Predicted Cross Reactivity
Human, Dog, Bovine, Non-Human Primate
Curated Selection
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