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Species Reactivity

Validated:

Human, Mouse, Rat

Predicted:

Bovine (100%), Porcine (100%). Backed by our 100% Guarantee.

Applications

ELISA, Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence, Immunohistochemistry, Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin, Western Blot

Label

Unconjugated

Antibody Source

Polyclonal Rabbit IgG

Format

BSA Free

Concentration

1 mg/ml

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Product Specifications

Immunogen

This alpha-Synuclein Antibody was developed against 19 amino acid peptide near the carboxy terminus of human alpha-Synuclein. The immunogen is located within the last 50 amino acids of alpha-Synuclein. Amino Acid Sequence: DMPVDPDNEAYEMPSEEGY

Clonality

Polyclonal

Host

Rabbit

Isotype

IgG

Theoretical MW

16 kDa.
Disclaimer note: The observed molecular weight of the protein may vary from the listed predicted molecular weight due to post translational modifications, post translation cleavages, relative charges, and other experimental factors.

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Western Blot: alpha-Synuclein AntibodyBSA Free [NBP2-41288]

Western Blot: alpha-Synuclein AntibodyBSA Free [NBP2-41288]

Western Blot: alpha-Synuclein Antibody [NBP2-41288] - Analysis of 1 ng of recombinant human SNCA with SNCA antibody at 1 ug/ml.
Western Blot: alpha-Synuclein AntibodyBSA Free [NBP2-41288]

Western Blot: alpha-Synuclein AntibodyBSA Free [NBP2-41288]

Western Blot: alpha-Synuclein Antibody [NBP2-41288] - Western blot analysis of SNCA in mouse cerebellum tissue lysate with SNCA antibody at 1 ug/ml.
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Immunohistochemistry: alpha-Synuclein Antibody - BSA Free [NBP2-41288] -

Immunohistochemistry: alpha-Synuclein Antibody - BSA Free [NBP2-41288] - Immunohistochemistry of alpha-Synuclein in rat brain tissue with alpha-Synuclein antibody at 5 ug/ml.
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Applications for alpha-Synuclein Antibody - BSA Free

Application
Recommended Usage

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence

20 ug/ml

Immunohistochemistry

5 ug/ml

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin

5 ug/ml

Western Blot

1-2 ug/ml

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

Peptide affinity purified

Formulation

PBS

Format

BSA Free

Preservative

0.02% Sodium Azide

Concentration

1 mg/ml

Shipping

The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.

Stability & Storage

Antibody can be stored at 4C up to one year. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.

Background: alpha-Synuclein

Alpha-synuclein, a member of the synuclein family, is a protein that was first identified in 1988 whose name is derived from its localization to both the synapse and nucleus (1-3). Specifically, it is expressed primarily in the brain, including Lewy Bodies (1-6). Alpha-synuclein is encoded by the SNCA gene, located on chromosome 4p21, and is processed as a 140 amino acid (aa) protein with a theoretical molecular weight of 14 kDa (1,2,4). Structurally alpha-synuclein consists of a N-terminal binding domain (1-60 aa), a central domain core region called the non-amyloid-beta component (NAC) (61-95 aa), and a C-terminal domain (96-140 aa) (1-3). The N-terminal region contains aa repeats with a KTKEGV consensus sequence that gives the protein its alpha-helical structure that associates with lipid membranes (1-4). The hydrophobic NAC region is responsible for alpha-synuclein aggregation and fibril formation (1-4). The acidic C-terminal tail is largely unstructured but can be targeted for post-translational modifications (1-4). The function of alpha-synuclein is not entirely understood, but it is shown to have a role in suppression of apoptosis, acting as a molecular chaperone, regulating glucose, and modulating calmodulin activity (1,3).

A number of studies have revealed that alpha-synuclein aggregation is a hallmark feature in a number of neurodegenerative diseases, referred to as synucleinopathies (2-4). Alpha-synuclein protein aggregates are a large component of Lewy bodies that are present in Parkinson's disease (PD), Lewy body dementia (LBD), and multiple system atrophy (1-6). Research has shown phosphorylation of alpha-synuclein at Ser129 moves the protein from the nucleus to the cytoplasm and promotes fibril formation associated with synucleinopathies (1,2,5). Recent studies also suggest that alpha-synuclein accumulation can prevent mitochondrial import machinery causing mitochondrial dysfunction that is often observed in neurodegeneration (5). It is thought that preventing alpha-synuclein aggregation may prevent PD, thus alpha-synuclein is a target for many potential therapeutic interventions aimed at decreasing aggregate formation or increasing clearance (1,2,4-6).

References

1. Villar-Pique, A., Lopes da Fonseca, T., & Outeiro, T. F. (2016). Structure, function and toxicity of alpha-synuclein: the Bermuda triangle in synucleinopathies. Journal of neurochemistry. https://doi.org/10.1111/jnc.13249

2. Emamzadeh F. N. (2016). Alpha-synuclein structure, functions, and interactions. Journal of research in medical sciences : the official journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. https://doi.org/10.4103/1735-1995.181989

3. Burre J. (2015). The Synaptic Function of alpha-Synuclein. Journal of Parkinson's disease. https://doi.org/10.3233/JPD-150642

4. Lashuel, H. A., Overk, C. R., Oueslati, A., & Masliah, E. (2013). The many faces of alpha-synuclein: from structure and toxicity to therapeutic target. Nature reviews. Neuroscience. https://doi.org/10.1038/nrn3406

5. Rocha, E. M., De Miranda, B., & Sanders, L. H. (2018). Alpha-synuclein: Pathology, mitochondrial dysfunction and neuroinflammation in Parkinson's disease. Neurobiology of disease. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nbd.2017.04.004

6. O'Leary, E. I., & Lee, J. C. (2019). Interplay between alpha-synuclein amyloid formation and membrane structure. Biochimica et biophysica acta. Proteins and proteomics. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbapap.2018.09.012

Alternate Names

NACP, PARK1, PARK4, SNCA, Synuclein-alpha

Gene Symbol

SNCA

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This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

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