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G5544

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Anti-GABAA Receptor (α6 subunit) antibody produced in rabbit

affinity isolated antibody, lyophilized powder

Synonym(s):

Anti-γ-Aminobutyric Acid Type A Receptor (α6 subunit), Anti-GABRA6

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MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352203
NACRES:
NA.41

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biological source

rabbit

Quality Level

conjugate

unconjugated

antibody form

affinity isolated antibody

antibody product type

primary antibodies

clone

polyclonal

form

lyophilized powder

species reactivity

rat

technique(s)

western blot: 1:200 using rat brain membranes

UniProt accession no.

General description

GABAA and GABAB receptors differ with regard to their ionic characteristics and pharmacological properties. The GABAA receptor is an ionotropic receptor that forms the GABA gated chloride channel and consists of several heterogeneous subunits with membrane recognition sites for benzodiazapenes.

Immunogen

peptide corresponding to amino acids 20-37 of rat GABA(A) α6. This sequence is identical in mouse and shares 17 of 19 residues in human.

Application

Anti-GABAA Receptor (α 6 subunit) antibody produced in rabbit is suitable for the immunofluorescent detection of GABAA receptor α 6 in cerebella of mice. It is suitable for immunoblotting at a working dilution of 1:200 using rat brain membranes.

Biochem/physiol Actions

The inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA signals through two distinct types of pre- and postsynaptic receptors, GABAA and GABAB. Both GABA receptors can regulate depression of synaptic transmission and be involved in the inhibition controlling neuronal excitability. Mutations in the gene may be responsible for the pathogenesis of childhood absence epilepsy (CAE). Polymorphism in this gene is also related to attenuation in hormonal and blood pressure responses under certain psychological stress.

Target description

Anti-GABA(A) Receptor (α6 subunit) specifically recognizes the GABA(A) receptor α6 subunit protein and may be used for the detection of the GABA(A) receptor α6 subunit protein. The inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA (α-aminobutyricacid

Physical form

Lyophilized from phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4, containing 1% bovine serum albumin, and 0.05% sodium azide.

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Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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