Thermo Fisher Scientific SCN8A Polyclonal Antibody

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

1:500-1:1,000

-

Immunocytochemistry (ICC/IF)

1:100

-

Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Rat

Host/Isotype

Rabbit / IgG

Class

Polyclonal

Type

Antibody

Immunogen

A synthetic peptide corresponding to residues in human Na+ CP type VIII alpha

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

1 mg/mL

Purification

Antigen affinity chromatography

Storage buffer

PBS, pH 7.2, with 50% glycerol

Contains

0.02% sodium azide

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_2553992

Product Specific Information

This antibody detects endogenous protein at a molecular weight of 225 kDa.

Purity is >95% by SDS-PAGE.

Target Information

The sodium channel protein type 8 subunit alpha (Na+ CP type VIII alpha ) is a multi-pass, transmembrane protein that mediates the sodium ion permeability of excitable membranes. The three glycoproteins that comprise the voltage-gated sodium channel proteins include a pore-forming alpha subunit, a noncovalently associated beta1 subunit and a disulfide-linked beta2 subunit. The two beta subunits regulate the level of channel expression, modulate gating and function as cell adhesion molecules for cellular aggregation and cytoskeleton interaction. The alpha subunits of sodium channels type I and III are predominantly expressed in neuronal cell bodies and proximal processes, while type II alpha subunits are more abundant along axons. Sodium channels are important for rapid signal transduction but also play a significant role in neuronal development. Defects of the SCN8A gene have exhibited detrimental effects on the growth of secondary motoneurons. Loss of SCN8A expression will result in progressive paralysis and early death.

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