Anti-Nicotinic Acetylchol Recept Alpha 4

Analysis Note

ControlRat e16 brain lysate

Application

Detect Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor α4 using this Anti-Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor α4 Antibody validated for use in WB.

Research CategoryNeuroscience

Research Sub CategoryNeurotransmitters & Receptors

Disclaimer

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General description

Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, or nAChRs, are cholinergic receptors that form ligand-gated ion channels in the plasma membranes of certain neurons. nAChR is triggered by the binding of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine (ACh) and is also opened by nicotine. After binding ACh, the nAChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane. nAChRs are present in many tissues in the body: the neuronal receptors are present in the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system; and the neuromuscular receptors are found in the neuromuscular junctions of somatic muscles. Neuronal AChR is composed of two different types of subunits: alpha (α) and beta (β).

Immunogen

Epitope: Extracellular Domain

This antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide selected from residues of Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor α4.

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

Physical form

Antigen Affinity Purified

Rabbit purified polyclonal serum in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH7.4) 150 mM NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide.

Quality

Evaluated by Western Blot in rat e16 brain lysate.
Western Blot Analysis: : 1:1,000 dilution of this lot detected Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor α4 in 10 µg of e16 rat brain lysate.

Specificity

This antibody recognizes Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor α4.

Storage and Stability

Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C for up to 12 months from date of receipt.

Target description

Approx. 55 kDa