Thermo Fisher Scientific GABRA1 Polyclonal Antibody

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

1:500-1:3,000

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Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Mouse, Rat

Published species

Mouse

Host/Isotype

Rabbit / IgG

Class

Polyclonal

Type

Antibody

Immunogen

Carrier-protein conjugated synthetic peptide encompassing a sequence within the center region of mouse GABA A Receptor alpha 1. The exact sequence is proprietary.

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

0.94 mg/mL

Purification

Antigen affinity chromatography

Storage buffer

PBS, pH 7, with 20% glycerol

Contains

0.025% ProClin 300

Storage conditions

Store at 4°C short term. For long term storage, store at -20°C, avoiding freeze/thaw cycles.

Shipping conditions

Wet ice

RRID

AB_2735794

Product Specific Information

Positive Control: mouse cerebellum, rat cerebellum

Predicted Reactivity: Human (100%), Rabbit (100%), Rhesus Monkey (100%), Bovine (100%)

Store product as a concentrated solution. Centrifuge briefly prior to opening the vial.

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 GABAA Receptor (GABAA-R) subtype. GABAA-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 GABAA-R is a multimeric subunit complex. To date aix 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 GABAA-R 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 GABAA-R function.

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