ARG52296

anti-GABAA Receptor beta 2 antibody

anti-GABAA Receptor beta 2 antibody for Western blot and Rat

Neuroscience antibody

Overview

Product Description Rabbit Polyclonal antibody recognizes GABAA Receptor beta 2
Tested Reactivity Rat
Predict Reactivity Hu, Ms, Dog, NHuPrm
Tested Application WB
Host Rabbit
Clonality Polyclonal
Isotype IgG
Target Name GABAA Receptor beta 2
Antigen Species Rat
Immunogen Fusion protein from the cytoplasmic loop of the beta 2 subunit
Conjugation Un-conjugated
Alternate Names A; Gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor subunit beta-2; GABA

Application Instructions

Application Suggestion
Tested Application Dilution
WB1:1,000
Application Note Specific for the ~55k β2-subunit of the GABAA receptor in Western blots.
* The dilutions indicate recommended starting dilutions and the optimal dilutions or concentrations should be determined by the scientist.

Properties

Form Liquid
Purification Affinity Purified
Buffer 10 mM HEPES (pH 7.5), 150 mM NaCl, 0.1 mg/ml BSA and 50% Glycerol
Stabilizer 0.1 mg/ml BSA, 50% Glycerol
Storage Instruction For continuous use, store undiluted antibody at 2-8°C for up to a week. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20°C. Storage in frost free freezers is not recommended. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. Suggest spin the vial prior to opening. The antibody solution should be gently mixed before use.
Note For laboratory research only, not for drug, diagnostic or other use.

Bioinformation

Database Links

GeneID: 25451 Rat GABRB2

Swiss-port # P63138 Rat Gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor subunit beta-2

Gene Symbol GABRB2
Gene Full Name gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) A receptor, beta 2
Background Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, causing a hyperpolarization of the membrane through the opening of a Cl− channel associated with the GABAA receptor (GABAA-R) subtype. GABAA-Rs are important therapeutic targets for a range of sedative, anxiolytic, and hypnotic agents and are implicated in several diseases including epilepsy, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. The GABAA-R is a multimeric subunit complex. To date six αs, four βs and four γs, plus alternative splicing variants of some of these subunits, have been identified (Olsen and Tobin, 1990; Whiting et al., 1999; Ogris et al., 2004). Injection in oocytes or mammalian cell lines of cRNA coding for α- and β-subunits results in the expression of functional GABAA-Rs sensitive to GABA. However, coexpression of a γ-subunit is required for benzodiazepine modulation. The various effects of the benzodiazepines in brain may also be mediated via different α- subunits of the receptor (McKernan et al., 2000; Mehta and Ticku, 1998; Ogris et al., 2004; Pöltl et al., 2003).
Research Area Neuroscience antibody
Calculated MW 59 kDa

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  • ARG52296 anti-GABAA Receptor beta 2 antibody WB image

    Western Blot: 5-7 ug of rat cerebellum showing specific immunolabeling of the ~55k beta 2-subunit of the GABAA-R stained with GABAA Receptor beta 2 antibody (ARG52296).