| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | Acid-sensing ion channel 1; ASIC1;Amiloride-sensitive cation channel 2, neuronal; Brain sodium channel 2; BNaC2; ASIC1; ACCN2, BNAC2 |
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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human ASIC1 recombinant protein (Position: H163-C528). |
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Overview
Anti-ASIC1 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody for ASIC1 detection raised in Rabbit (Polyclonal, Rabbit IgG), with reported reactivity: Human. Commonly used in WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA workflows.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: ASIC1 (acid sensing ion channel subunit 1); UniProt: P78348
- Antibody format: Rabbit, Polyclonal, Rabbit IgG
- Molecular weight: 60 kDa
- Applications: WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA
Vendor description (summary): Boster Bio Anti-ASIC1 Antibody Picoband® catalog # A02332-2.
Biological background
Biological context: Isoform 2 and isoform 3 function as proton-gated sodium channels; they are activated by a drop of the extracellular pH and then become rapidly desensitized. The channel generates a biphasic current with a fast inactivating and a slow sustained phase. Has high selectivity for sodium ions and can also transport lithium ions with high efficiency. Isoform 2 can also transport potassium, but with lower efficiency. It is nearly impermeable to the larger rubidium and cesium ions. Isoform 3 can also transport calcium ions. Mediates glutamate-independent Ca2+entry into neurons upon acidosis. This Ca2+overloading is toxic for cortical neurons and may be in part responsible for ischemic brain injury. Heteromeric channel assembly seems to modulate channel properties. Functions as a postsynaptic proton receptor that influences intracellular Ca2+concentration and calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II phosphorylation and thereby the density of dendritic spines. Modulates activity in the circuits underlying innate fear.
Expression and localization notes: tissue context: Expressed in most or all neurons..
Common research applications
- Western blotting (WB): Compare ASIC1 levels across samples and conditions using appropriate loading and biological controls.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Evaluate spatial distribution of ASIC1 in tissue sections, considering fixation and antigen retrieval effects.
- Flow cytometry: Quantify ASIC1-positive populations in single-cell suspensions with appropriate gating and controls.
- ELISA: Use antibody-based detection formats to assess antigen presence or binding in plate-based assays.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Account for isoforms, post-translational modifications, and sample-specific processing that can shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility.
- Use positive/negative biological controls where possible (e.g., known-expressing cells/tissues, knockdown/knockout models) and include appropriate secondary-only/isotype controls for imaging workflows.
Additional product notes (from provided fields)
- Specificity: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Background: Acid-sensing ion channel 1 (ASIC1) also known as amiloride-sensitive cation channel 2, neuronal (ACCN2) or brain sodium channel 2 (BNaC2) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ASIC1 gene. It is mapped to 12q13.12. This gene encodes a member of the acid-sensing ion channel (ASIC) family of proteins, which are part of the degenerin/epithelial sodium channel (DEG/ENaC) superfamily. Members of the ASIC family are sensitive to amiloride and function in neurotransmission. The encoded proteins function in learning, pain transduction, touch sensation, and development of memory and fear. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been described.
- Cross reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
- Tissue details: Expressed in most or all neurons.
- Research category: Signal Transduction
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