SYNPO Antibody / Synaptopodin

The spine apparatus (SA) is a specialized form of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) that is found in a subpopulation of dendritic spines in central neurons. The SA consists of a series of stacked discs that are though to be connected to each other and to the dendritic system of ER-tubules. The actin binding protein synaptopodin (which has originally been described in podocytes of the kidney) is an essential component of the SA. Mice that lack the gene for synaptopodin do not form a spine apparatus. The SA is believed to play a critical role in learning and memory. In summary, an important function of the spine apparatus is the regulation of plasticity at individual synapses, a process known as metaplasticity. The International Radiation Hybrid Mapping Consortium mapped the SYNPO gene to chromosome 5.

Product Specifications

CAS Number

9007-83-4

Specifications

Western blot: 0.5-1 µg/mL, Immunohistochemistry: 1-2 µg/mL, Immunofluorescence: 2-4 µg/mL, Flow cytometry: 1-3ug/million cells

UniProt

Q8N3V7

Host

Rabbit

Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Rat

Immunogen

Amino acids EKPKVTPNPDLLDLVQTADEKRRQRDHGEVGMEEE from the human protein were used as the immunogen for the SYNPO antibody.

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Applications

WB, IHC-P, IF, FACS

Purity

Affinity purified

Format

Antigen affinity purified

Buffer

Lyophilized from 1X PBS with 2% Trehalose and 0.025% sodium azide

Reconstitution

After reconstitution, the SYNPO antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4oC. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20oC. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.

Limitations

This SYNPO antibody is available for research use only.

Storage Conditions

After reconstitution, the SYNPO antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4°C. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.

Formulation

0.5 mg/mL if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water

Applications Notes

Optimal dilution of the SYNPO antibody should be determined by the researcher.

Image Legend

Immunofluorescent staining of FFPE human U-2 OS cells with SYNPO antibody (red) and DAPI nuclear stain (blue) . HIER: steam section in pH6 citrate buffer for 20 min.