Anti-Sigma1-receptor/SIGMAR1 Antibody Picoband®

The sigma-1 receptor (σ1R), one of two sigma receptor subtypes, is a chaperone protein at the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) that modulates calcium signaling through the IP3 receptor. In humans, the σ1 receptor is encoded by the SIGMAR1 gene. This gene encodes a receptor protein that interacts with a variety of psychotomimetic drugs, including cocaine and amphetamines. The receptor is believed to play an important role in the cellular functions of various tissues associated with the endocrine, immune, and nervous systems. As indicated by its previous name, opioid receptor sigma 1 (OPRS1), the product of this gene was erroneously thought to function as an opioid receptor; it is now thought to be a non-opioid receptor. Mutations in this gene has been associated with juvenile amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 16. Alternative splicing of this gene results in transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms.

Heat shock protein beta-8; HspB8; Alpha-crystallin C chain; E2-induced gene 1 protein; Protein kinase H11; Small stress protein-like protein HSP22; HSPB8; CRYAC, E2IG1, HSP22; PP1629

1. Al-Saif, A., Al-Mohanna, F., Bohlega, S. A mutation in sigma-1 receptor causes juvenile amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Ann. Neurol. 70: 913-919, 2011. 2. Aydar, E., Palmer, C. P., Klyachko, V. A., Jackson, M. B. The sigma receptor as a ligand-regulated auxiliary potassium channel subunit. Neuron 34: 399-410, 2002. 3. Belzil, V. V., Daoud, H., Camu, W., Strong, M. J., Dion, P. A., Rouleau, G. A. Genetic analysis of SIGMAR1 as a cause of familial ALS with dementia. Europ. J. Hum. Genet. 21: 237-239, 2013.

At -20°C for one year from date of receipt. After reconstitution, at 4°C for one month. It can also be aliquotted and stored frozen at -20°C for six months. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.