Thermo Fisher Scientific Arg3.1 Polyclonal Antibody

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

10-50 µg/mL

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Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

10-50 µg/mL

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Miscellaneous PubMed (Misc)

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Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Rat

Published species

Not Applicable

Host/Isotype

Sheep / IgG

Class

Polyclonal

Type

Antibody

Immunogen

A synthetic peptide from human Arg3.1 (ARC) conjugated to blue carrier protein was used as the antigen

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Lyophilized

Concentration

Conc. Not Determined

Purification

Ammonium sulfate precipitation

Storage buffer

PBS

Contains

no preservative

Storage conditions

Store at 4°C short term. For long term storage, store at -20°C, avoiding freeze/thaw cycles. Glycerol (1:1) may be added for added stability.

Shipping conditions

Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)

Product Specific Information

Reconstitute in 500 µL of sterile water. Centrifuge to remove any insoluble material.

The peptide is homologous in rat and mouse.

Specificity of this antibody: Arg3.1/ARC.

Target Information

Master regulator of synaptic plasticity that self-assembles into virion-like capsids that encapsulate RNAs and mediate intercellular RNA transfer in the nervous system. ARC protein is released from neurons in extracellular vesicles that mediate the transfer of ARC mRNA into new target cells, where ARC mRNA can undergo activity-dependent translation. ARC capsids are endocytosed and are able to transfer ARC mRNA into the cytoplasm of neurons. Acts as a key regulator of synaptic plasticity: required for protein synthesis-dependent forms of long-term potentiation (LTP) and depression (LTD) and for the formation of long-term memory. Regulates synaptic plasticity by promoting endocytosis of AMPA receptors (AMPARs) in response to synaptic activity: this endocytic pathway maintains levels of surface AMPARs in response to chronic changes in neuronal activity through synaptic scaling, thereby contributing to neuronal homeostasis. Acts as a postsynaptic mediator of activity-dependent synapse elimination in the developing cerebellum by mediating elimination of surplus climbing fiber synapses. Accumulates at weaker synapses, probably to prevent their undesired enhancement. This suggests that ARC-containing virion-like capsids may be required to eliminate synaptic material. Required to transduce experience into long-lasting changes in visual cortex plasticity and for long-term memory. Involved in postsynaptic trafficking and processing of amyloid-beta A4 (APP) via interaction with PSEN1. In addition to its role in synapses, also involved in the regulation of the immune system: specifically expressed in skin-migratory dendritic cells and regulates fast dendritic cell migration, thereby regulating T-cell activation.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.