Thermo Fisher Scientific GABRA6 Polyclonal Antibody

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

1:1,000

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Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Mouse, Rat

Host/Isotype

Rabbit / IgG

Class

Polyclonal

Type

Antibody

Immunogen

Synthetic peptide corresponding to amino acid residues specific to the alpha 6 subunit of rat GABRA6 conjugated to KLH

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

0.15 mg/mL

Storage buffer

whole serum

Contains

no preservative

Storage conditions

-20° C, Avoid Freeze/Thaw Cycles

Shipping conditions

Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)

RRID

AB_325091

Product Specific Information

In Western blot, this antibody detects a ~57 kDa protein representing GABA-A R alpha 6 subunit in rat brain lysate. The immunogenic sequence has no homology with any other GABA-A receptor subunits.

Target Information

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 alphas, four betas and four gammas, plus alternative splicing variants of some of these subunits, have been identified. Injection in oocytes or mammalian cell lines of cRNA coding for alpha and beta subunits results in the expression of functional GABA-A Rs sensitive to GABA. However, coexpression of a gamma-subunit is required for benzodiazepine modulation. The various effects of the benzodiazepines in brain may also be mediated via different alpha subunits of the receptor. Lastly, phosphorylation of beta subunits of the receptor has been shown to modulate GABA-A R function.

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