Background:

GAD-65 and GAD-67 are members of the group II decarboxylase family of proteins and are responsible for catalyzing the rate limiting step in the production of GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) from L-glutamic acid. Although both GADs are found in the brain, GAD-65 localizes to synaptic vesicle membranes in nerve terminals, while GAD-67 is distributed throughout the cell. GAD-67 is responsible for the basal levels of GABA synthesis. In the case of a heightened demand for GABA in neurotransmission, GAD-65 will transiently activate to assist in GABA production. The loss of GAD-65 is detrimental and can impair GABA neurotransmission, however the loss of GAD-67 is lethal. Due to alternative splicing, two isoforms exist for GAD-67: the predominant GAD-67 form and the minor GAD-25 form.

Specificity:

GAD-65/67 (D572) polyclonal antibody detects endogenous levels of GAD65 and GAD67 protein.

Alternative names:

Glutamate decarboxylase 2; 65 kDa glutamic acid decarboxylase; GAD 65; Glutamate decarboxylase 65 kDa isoform; GAD2; GAD-65; GAD 2; GAD-2; Glutamate decarboxylase 1; 67 kDa glutamic acid decarboxylase; GAD 67; Glutamate decarboxylase 67 kDa isoform; GAD1; GAD; GAD67; GAD-1; GAD 1

Species reactivity:

Human,Mouse,Rat

Host:

Rabbit

Ig type:

Rabbit IgG, 1mg/ml in PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.2

Immunogen:

Synthetic peptide, corresponding to amino acids 540-590 of Human GAD-65.

Purification & Purity:

The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen and the purity is > 95% (by SDS-PAGE).

Molecular weight:

~ 65, 67 kDa

Applications:

WB IHC IF

Usage:

WB: 1:500~1:1000 IHC: 1:50~1:200 IF: 1:50~1:200

Storage:

Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Precautions:

For research use only, not for use in diagnostic procedure.

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