Analysis Note

ControlRat Brain Microsomal Preparation Tissue Lysate.

Application

Immunohistochemistry Analysis: A 1:500 dilution from a representative lot detected GABAA Receptor α1 in rat hippocampus tissue.

Immunoprecipitation Analysis: 5 µL from a representative lot immunoprecipitated GABAA Receptor α1 in rat brain microsomal preparation RIPA lysate.

Research CategoryNeuroscience

Research Sub CategoryNeurotransmitters & Receptors

This Anti-GABAA Receptor α1 Antibody is validated for use in IH, IP, WB for the detection of GABAA Receptor α1.

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General description

The neurotransmitter GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) binds to specific transmembrane receptors in the plasma membrane of both pre- and postsynaptic neurons. Three general classes of GABA receptors are known: GABAA and GABAC (ionotropic) receptors and GABAB (metabotropic) receptors. The GABAA (gamma-Aminobutyric Acid type A) receptor is a multiprotein complex that acts as a ligand-gated chloride channel. These receptors are hetero-oligomers, for which 6 subunits are currently known (a, b, g, d, e and r). There are at least 6 different isoforms of the alpha subunit, and receptor subunit expression varies during development. Increased alpha1 subunit assembly in postsynaptic receptors of cerebellar inhibitory synapses is responsible for the fast inhibitory synaptic currents observed during postnatal development. Additionally, alpha1-containing GABAA receptors are important in regulating the reinforcing properties of alcohol, and expression of the alpha1 subunit increases upon chronic exposure to alcohol, making it a potential therapeutic target for alcohol dependency.

Immunogen

KLH-conjugated linear peptide corresponding to the topological domain of rat GABAA Receptor α1.

Epitope: Topological domain.

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Physical form

Affinity purified

Purified rabbit polyclonal in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide.

Quality

Evaluated by Western Blot in rat brain microsomal preparation tissue lysate.

Western Blot Analysis: A 1:10,000 dilution of this antibody detected GABAA Receptor α1 in 10 µg of rat brain microsomal preparation tissue lysate.

Specificity

Other homologies: Human (94% sequence homology).

This antibody recognizes the topographical domain of GABAA Receptor α1.

Storage and Stability

Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt.

Target description

~51 kDa observed