GABAA Receptor γ2 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, co-expression 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) . Lastly, phosphorylation of β-subunits of the receptor has been shown to modulate GABA-A-R function (Brandon et al., 2003) .
Synonyms
CAE 2 antibody, CAE2 antibody, ECA 2 antibody, ECA2 antibody, GABA (A) receptor gamma 2 antibody, GABA (A) receptor subunit gamma 2 antibody, GABA (A) receptor subunit gamma-2 antibody, GABRG 2 antibody, GABRγ2 antibody, Gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) A receptor gamma 2 antibody, Gamma aminobutyric acid A receptor gamma 2 antibody, Gamma aminobutyric acid receptor gamma 2 subunit antibody, Gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor subunit gamma-2 antibody, GBRG2_HUMAN antibody, GEFSP 3 antibody, GEFSP3 antibody
Gene ID
29709
Swiss Prot
P18508
Host
Rabbit
Cross Reactivity
Mouse, Rat
Target
GABAA Receptor γ2
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
IgG
Conjugation
Unconjugated
Source
Synthetic peptide corresponding to amino acid residues specific to the γ2 subunit of rat GABAA receptor, conjugated to keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH) .
Applications
WB, IHC
Purification
Neat Pooled whole antiserum
Concentration
Lot Dependent
Dilution
WB (1:300-5000), IHC ()
Buffer
Neat whole antiserum
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 ~46 kDa γ2-subunit of the GABAA receptor.
Gene ID URL
29709
Predicted Cross Reactivity
Human, Chicken, Zebrafish, Non-Human Primate
Curated Selection
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