Transducin alpha Antibody [Biotin]

Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # NB120-3504B

Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne

Key Product Details

Species Reactivity

Mouse, Porcine, Bovine, Sheep

Applications

Western Blot

Label

Biotin

Antibody Source

Polyclonal Rabbit IgG

Concentration

Concentrations vary lot to lot. See vial label for concentration. If unlisted please contact technical services.

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Product Specifications

Immunogen

Synthetic Peptide: K(18) L K E D A E K D A R T V K(31) C

Reactivity Notes

Expected cross-reactivity with Human base on sequence identity. Mouse reactivity reported in scientific literature (PMID: 11095744). Porcine reactivity reported in scientific literature (PMID: 22108793).

Localization

Cell membrane.

Specificity

Detects Rod Transducin alpha from bovine outer rod segments and sheep retinal extract.

Clonality

Polyclonal

Host

Rabbit

Isotype

IgG

Applications for Transducin alpha Antibody [Biotin]

Application
Recommended Usage

Western Blot

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.
Application Notes
Optimal dilution of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

Immunogen affinity purified

Formulation

PBS

Preservative

0.05% Sodium Azide

Concentration

Concentrations vary lot to lot. See vial label for concentration. If unlisted please contact technical services.

Shipping

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

Stability & Storage

Store at 4C in the dark.

Background: Transducin alpha

Vision involves the conversion of light into electrochemical signals that are processed by the retina and subsequently sent to and interpreted by the brain. The process of converting light into an electrochemical signal begins when the membrane-bound protein, rhodopsin, absorbs light within the retina. Photoexcitation of rhodopsin causes the cytoplasmic surface of the protein to become catalytically active. In the active state, rhodopsin activates transducin, a GTP binding protein. Once activated, transducin promotes the hydrolysis of cGMP by phosphodiesterase (PDE). The decrease of intracellular cGMP concentration causes the ion channels within the outer segment of the rod or cone to close, thus causing membrane hyperpolarization and, eventually, signal transmission. Rhodopsin activity is believed to be shut off by phosphorylation followed by binding of the soluble protein, arrestin. Transducin, once activated by rhodopsin, promotes the hydrolysis of cGMP by PDE. The subunit composition of transducin differs between different photoreceptor cells. Rod transducin consists of rod transducin alpha (Tr alpha), T beta, and T gamma. Cone transducin is composed of cone transducin alpha (Tc alpha), T beta and T gamma. Differential transducin subunit composition of transducin is believed to be responsible for the different light sensitivities between photoreceptive cells.

Alternate Names

CSNBAD3, GBT1, GNATR, guanine nucleotide binding protein (G protein), alpha transducing activitypolypeptide 1, guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(t) subunit alpha-1, guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(T), alpha-1 subunit, rod-type transducin alpha subunit, Transducin alpha-1 chain, transducin, rod-specific

Gene Symbol

GNAT1

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Product Specific Notices for Transducin alpha Antibody [Biotin]

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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