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| Alternative Names | High affinity cationic amino acid transporter 1;CAT-1;CAT1;Ecotropic retroviral leukemia receptor homolog;Ecotropic retrovirus receptor homolog;ERR;Solute carrier family 7 member 1;System Y+ basic amino acid transporter;SLC7A1;ATRC1, ERR, REC1L; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human CAT1, different from the related mouse and rat sequences by four amino acids. |
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Overview
Anti-CAT1/SLC7A1 Antibody Picoband® is an antibody targeting SLC7A1. Common applications include WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA. Key specifications include host: Rabbit; clonality: Polyclonal; isotype: Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human; observed MW: 73 kDa; calculated MW: 67638 MW.
Boster Bio Anti-CAT1/SLC7A1 Antibody catalog # PA2245. Tested in WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: SLC7A1 — High affinity cationic amino acid transporter 1
- Antibody format: Host: Rabbit; Clonality: Polyclonal; Isotype: Rabbit IgG
- Species reactivity: Human
- Molecular weight guidance: Observed: 73 kDa; Calculated: 67638 MW
Specificity note: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
Biological background
Protein function (datasheet): High-affinity, low capacity permease involved in the transport of the cationic amino acids (arginine, lysine and ornithine) in non-hepatic tissues. May also function as an ecotropic retroviral leukemia receptor. .
Scientific background (datasheet): High affinity cationic amino acid transporter 1, also called solute carrier family 7 (cationic amino acid transporter, y+ system), member 1 (SLC7A1) or ATRC1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SLC7A1 gene. This gene is mapped to 13q12.3. It acts as a cationic amino acid transporter and as an ecotropic retrovirus receptor and plays a role in the Na+-independent y+ cationic amino acid transport system. This gene is high-affinity, low capacity permease involved in the transport of the cationic amino acids (arginine, lysine and ornithine) in non-hepatic tissues.
Cellular localization (datasheet): Cell membrane ; Multi-pass membrane protein .
Tissue details (datasheet): Ubiquitous. .
Sequence similarities (datasheet): Belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. TKL Ser/Thr protein kinase family.
Research relevance and current trends
- Commonly studied in contexts related to Channels,Metabolism,Plasma Membrane,Signal Transduction.
- Supports comparative expression analysis across conditions, genotypes, or treatments when paired with appropriate controls.
- Useful for confirming target presence and subcellular distribution using orthogonal readouts (e.g., microscopy vs. immunoblotting).
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): Compare relative target abundance and apparent size/isoforms across samples; interpret bands in light of expected MW and potential PTMs.
- ELISA: Measure target abundance in compatible matrices using a standard-curve readout; ensure dilution linearity and appropriate controls.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Assess tissue distribution and cell-type patterns; interpret staining with appropriate negative controls and antigen context.
- Flow cytometry: Quantify target-positive populations in single-cell suspensions; pair with viability and isotype/FMO controls conceptually.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Consider isoforms, post-translational modifications, and processing that can shift apparent molecular weight or localization.
- Cross-reactivity (datasheet): No cross-reactivity with other proteins
- Use appropriate positive and negative controls (e.g., KO/KD, blocking peptide, or isotype controls) to support specificity interpretation.
As a polyclonal antibody, this reagent may recognize multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may require careful specificity controls.
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