Key Specifications Table
| Species Reactivity | Key Applications | Host | Format | Antibody Type |
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| H | WB, IH(P) | M | Purified | Monoclonal Antibody |
| Description | |
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| Catalogue Number | MABN2249-25UG |
| Description | Anti-CHRNA2 Antibody, clone 5B2.1 |
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| Background Information | Neuronal acetylcholine receptor subunit alpha-2 (UniProt: Q15822; also known as Cholinergic Receptor Nicotinic Alpha 2 Subunit, Acetylcholine Nicotinic Receptor Alpha 2) is encoded by the CHRNA2 gene (Gene ID: 1135) in human. Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) are ligand-gated ion channels formed by a pentameric arrangement of alpha and beta subunits to create distinct muscle and neuronal receptors. In neuronal AChR alpha-2 subunit can be combined to beta-2 or beta-4 to give rise to functional receptors. After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane. Cholinergic Receptor Nicotinic Alpha 2 Subunit is a multi-pass membrane protein that is produced with a signal peptide (aa 1-26), which is subsequently cleaved off. It has an extracellular domain (aa 27-264), a cytoplasmic domain (aa 353-502), and four helical transmembrane domains (aa 265-289; 297-315; 331-352; 503-521). Mutations in CHRNA2 gene are known to cause epilepsy characterized by nocturnal seizures associated with fear sensation, tongue movements, and nocturnal wandering. |
| Product Information | |
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| Format | Purified |
| Presentation | Purified mouse monoclonal antibody IgG1 in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide. |
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| Application | Anti-CHRNA2, clone 5B2.1 Antibody, Cat. No. MABN2249, is a highly specific mouse monoclonal antibody that targets Neuronal acetylcholine receptor subunit alpha-2 (CHRNA2) and has been tested for use in Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) and Western Blotting. |
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| Application Notes | Immunohistochemistry Analysis: A 1:50 dilution from a representative lot detected CHRNA2 in human pancreas, tonsil, and skeletal muscle tissue sections. |
| Biological Information | |
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| Immunogen | GST/His-tagged recombinant fragment corresponding to 52 amino acids from the N-terminal region of human Neuronal acetylcholine receptor subunit alpha-2 (CHRNA2). |
| Epitope | extracellular domain |
| Clone | 5B2.1 |
| Concentration | Please refer to lot specific datasheet. |
| Host | Mouse |
| Specificity | Clone 5B2.1 detects human Neuronal acetylcholine receptor subunit alpha-2 (CHRNA2). It targets an epitope within 52 amino acids from the N-terminal region extracellular domain. |
| Isotype | IgG1κ |
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| Species Reactivity Note | Human. |
| Antibody Type | Monoclonal Antibody |
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| Purification Method | Protein G purified |
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| Molecular Weight | 59.77 kDa calculated. |
| Product Usage Statements | |
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| Quality Assurance | Evaluated by Western Blotting in CHRNA2 recombinant protein lysate. Western Blotting Analysis: 1 µg/mL of this antibody detected human recombinant Neuronal acetylcholine receptor subunit alpha-2 (CHRNA2). |
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| Storage and Shipping Information | |
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| Storage Conditions | Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt. |
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| Material Size | 25 μg |