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| Alternative Names | ACCN1, Acid-sensing ion channel 2, Brain sodium channel 1, BNaC1, BNC1, Amiloride-sensitive cation channel neuronal 1, Mammalian degenerin homolog, MDEG |
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Overview
Anti-ASIC2a Antibody is an antibody targeting ACCN1, Acid-sensing ion channel 2, Brain sodium channel 1, BNaC1, BNC1, Amiloride-sensitive cation channel neuronal 1, Mammalian degenerin homolog, MDEG Polyclonal raised in Rabbit (Unconjugated). This antibody is commonly used in IC, IF, IHC, IP, WB to detect, localize, or compare expression of the target across samples.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: ACCN1, Acid-sensing ion channel 2, Brain sodium channel 1, BNaC1, BNC1, Amiloride-sensitive cation channel neuronal 1, Mammalian degenerin homolog, MDEG (also reported as ACCN1, Acid-sensing ion channel 2, Brain sodium channel 1, BNaC1, BNC1, Amiloride-sensitive cation channel neuronal 1, Mammalian degenerin homolog, MDEG).
- Immunogen/epitope region: Intracellular, N-terminus.
- Homology note: Rat, mouse - identical (informative for cross-species interpretation).
- Species reactivity (as provided): Human, Rat, Mouse.
- Specificity statement (as provided): The antibody is specific for ASIC2a and will not recognize ASIC2b..
- KO-validated: yes (validation context may be assay-dependent).
- Lot quality control (as provided): Western blot analysis.
- Peptide confirmation: Confirmed by amino acid analysis and mass spectrometry.
These attributes help researchers interpret whether signal reflects the intended target in a given assay and sample context.
Biological background
ASIC2a is a member of a family of Na+ channels that are activated by external protons. The family includes four additional members: ASIC1, ASIC3, ASIC4 and ASIC5. The ASICs are in fact part of a larger superfamily named degenerin/epithelial Na+ channels (DEG/ENaC) and share with it the same basic characteristics: two transmembrane spanning domains, a large extracellular domain and short intracellular N- and C-termini.There are two recognized splice variants of the ASIC2 gene that differ on their N-termini, ASIC2a and ASIC2b that have different tissue distributions and functions.
Research relevance and current trends
- Mapping receptor/channel localization across neuronal subtypes and subcellular compartments.
- Linking trafficking or surface expression changes to activity-dependent signaling and plasticity.
- Using KO/KD or blocking-peptide concepts to strengthen antibody-based target assignment.
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): compare target abundance/size across lysates and conditions; consider isoforms/PTMs.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): examine spatial distribution in tissue and relate signal to cell-type composition.
- Immunofluorescence/ICC: assess subcellular localization and co-localization with markers in cells or sections.
- Immunoprecipitation (IP): enrich the target for downstream detection or complex analysis (context-dependent).
Interpretation typically benefits from comparing matched sample sets (e.g., treated vs control, WT vs KO/KD) and using orthogonal readouts where feasible.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Isoforms and post-translational modifications can shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility across samples.
- Cross-species signal may depend on epitope conservation; consult the provided homology note when selecting models.
- Permeabilization, fixation, and antigen retrieval can change accessibility of intracellular vs extracellular epitopes.
- Conceptual control: antigen preadsorption (blocking peptide) can help assess signal dependence on the immunogen region.
- Conceptual control: KO/KD samples provide orthogonal support for target assignment when available.
- Provided control suggestions: Negative control: BLP-SC012.
- Application notes: see product-specific dilution/usage notes and control concepts provided in the dataset.
Application abbreviations: CBE- Cell-based ELISA, FC- Flow cytometry, ICC- Immunocytochemistry, IE- Indirect ELISA, IF- Immunofluorescence, IFC- Indirect flow cytometry, IHC- Immunohistochemistry, IP- Immunoprecipitation, LCI- Live cell imaging, N- Neutralization, WB- Western blot. Species abbreviations: H- Human, M- Mouse, R- Rat.
Recommended controls: Blocking peptide: BLP-SC012; Negative control: BLP-SC012.
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