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SAB3500576

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Anti-MFSD2A antibody produced in rabbit

affinity isolated antibody, buffered aqueous solution

Synonym(s):

Mfsd2A Antibody, Mfsd2A Antibody - Anti-MFSD2A antibody produced in rabbit, Anti-Major facilitator superfamily domain-containing protein 2A, Anti-mfsd2aa

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UNSPSC Code:
12352203
NACRES:
NA.41

biological source

rabbit

conjugate

unconjugated

antibody form

affinity isolated antibody

antibody product type

primary antibodies

clone

polyclonal

form

buffered aqueous solution

species reactivity

mouse, rat, human

technique(s)

immunofluorescence: suitable
immunohistochemistry: suitable
indirect ELISA: suitable
western blot: suitable

NCBI accession no.

NP_001007452

UniProt accession no.

Q5U3U7

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−20°C

target post-translational modification

unmodified

Gene Information

zebrafish ... mfsd2aa(492810)

General description

Major facilitator superfamily domain containing 2a (Mfsd2a)is a sodium-dependent lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) transporter. The endothelium of the micro vessels in blood brain barrier express high levels of Mfsd2a.

Immunogen

MFSD2A antibody was raised against an 18 amino acid peptide near the carboxy terminus of human MFSD2A.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Major facilitator superfamily domain containing 2a (Mfsd2a) acts as a transporter for the essential omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid. It is essential at the blood-brain barrier for postnatal brain growth. A leaky blood-brain barrier from embryonic stages through to adulthood is observed if there is a genetic variation in this gene. Mutation in MFSD2A gene results in microcephaly and ventriculomegaly.

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Linkage

The action of this antibody can be blocked using blocking peptide SBP3500576.

Physical form

Supplied in PBS with 0.02% sodium azide.

Disclaimer

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Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Mfsd2a is critical for the formation and function of the blood-brain barrier
Ben-ZA, et al.
Nature, 507-511 (2014)
The lysolipid transporter Mfsd2a regulates lipogenesis in the developing brain
Chan JP, et al.
PLoS Biology, 16(8), e2006443-e2006443 (2018)
Inactivating Mutations in MFSD2A, Required for Omega-3 Fatty Acid Transport in Brain, Cause a Lethal Microcephaly Syndrome
Guemez-GA, et al.
Nature Genetics, 47(7), 809-809 (2015)
Takuro Iwao et al.
PloS one, 18(2), e0281946-e0281946 (2023-02-17)
Nutrients are actively taken up by the brain via various transporters at the blood-brain barrier (BBB). A lack of specific nutrients in the aged brain, including decreased levels of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), is associated with memory and cognitive dysfunction. To
Long N Nguyen et al.
Nature, 509(7501), 503-506 (2014-05-16)
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega-3 fatty acid that is essential for normal brain growth and cognitive function. Consistent with its importance in the brain, DHA is highly enriched in brain phospholipids. Despite being an abundant fatty acid in brain

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